The Best Banana Bread
Soft, moist, and perfectly sweet—this easy banana bread is the ultimate way to use ripe bananas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs
1/3 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
Stir in melted butter or oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add baking soda, salt, cinnamon (if using), granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until evenly combined.
Gradually fold in flour until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for maximum flavor and sweetness.
For added texture, fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips.
This banana bread can be wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 3 months.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/the-best-banana-bread/
