Best Easy Banana Bread
A moist and flavorful banana bread recipe made simple with just a few ingredients, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups ripe bananas (about 3-4 bananas) Mash until smooth.
- 1/3 cup salted butter (melted) Can use unsalted butter if preferred.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar Adjust for sweetness preference.
- 1 large egg (beaten) Can substitute with flaxseed meal or applesauce.
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Avoid overmixing.
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (or chocolate chips, plus extras for topping if desired) Optional, based on preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ (177℃). Lightly grease and flour an 8.5x4.5-inch loaf pan or spray with baking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir well with a large spoon.
- Sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt over the banana mixture. Stir to combine.
- Add flour and walnuts or chocolate chips (if desired), stirring just until no streaks of flour remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice the loaf into 10 thick slices and serve.
Notes
Serve banana bread plain, spread with butter or cream cheese, or topped with honey or maple syrup. Great for toasting!