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Best Ever Banana Bread Recipe


  • Author: Camila Rose
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A soft, moist, deeply flavorful banana bread that feels warm and homestyle with every slice. This recipe uses deeply ripe bananas for natural sweetness, plus melted butter to create a tender, rich crumb. It’s simple enough for a weekday bake but delicious enough to serve for brunch or as an afternoon treat. With a cozy aroma and golden crust, this banana bread is the type of recipe you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again. It slices beautifully, stays moist for days, and works with a variety of add-ins—from nuts to chocolate—while still remaining perfect in its classic form.


Ingredients

  • Ripe bananas, mashed
  • Melted butter
  • Granulated sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Cinnamon (optional)


Instructions

  • Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth.
  • Stir in the melted butter until fully combined.
  • Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla, mixing until the batter comes together.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently, just until the flour disappears.
  • Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Cool briefly in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, add a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter. Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf tender.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg