Irresistible Banana Bread
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade banana bread that’s moist, sweet, and oh-so-delicious. This easy recipe combines ripe bananas with a hint of cinnamon and optional walnuts or chocolate chips for added texture. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this banana bread brings back fond memories while filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Bake it today and enjoy a slice of happiness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (about 1.5 cups mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For extra flavor variations, consider adding dried fruits or swapping half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Store leftover banana bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to four days or freeze slices for longer storage.