Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort of Moist Banana Bread Recipe, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion! This easy-to-follow recipe showcases the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, harmoniously blended with a hint of cinnamon. The result is a tender loaf that’s great for breakfast, snacks, or sharing with friends and family. With a quick preparation time and the ability to customize with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, this banana bread is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. Plus, it freezes beautifully, allowing you to enjoy this classic treat whenever the craving strikes!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (or vegetable oil)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 small bananas)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and both sugars until light and fluffy using a hand mixer.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then stir in vanilla.
- Combine the mashed bananas with the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 132mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg