Description
This easy banana bread recipe is moist, soft, and packed with rich banana flavor. It’s a great way to use up overripe bananas and requires just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- (Optional) 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with butter or your favorite spread. Enjoy!