Here’s a classic, moist Banana Bread recipe — simple, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
🍌 Banana Bread
Ingredients (1 loaf)
- 1¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar (can use brown sugar for richer flavor)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
4️⃣ Combine
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
5️⃣ Bake
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool & Serve
- Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy plain, with butter, or with a drizzle of honey.
Tips & Variations
- Extra moist: Add ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter.
- Spiced version: Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon or ¼ teaspoon nutmeg.
- Healthier swap: Replace half of the flour with whole wheat flour and reduce sugar slightly.
- Freezing: Banana bread freezes well — wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
If you want, I can also provide a quick microwave mug version for a single-serving banana bread in under 5 minutes.
Do you want me to give that version?
