Description
Whipping up banana bread becomes a breeze with just three simple ingredients that come together faster than you can say delicious. Grab those ripe bananas, eggs, and self-rising flour to create a moist, quick treat that feels like a warm hug from your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
Optional Add-Ins:
- ¼ cup chopped nuts
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 350°F (175°C) so it’s ready for baking.
- Coat a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan with a thin layer of butter or non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mash 3 ripe bananas completely smooth using a fork or potato masher in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 1 ½ cups self-rising flour and 1 cup sweetened condensed milk to the mashed bananas.
- Blend the ingredients thoroughly with a whisk until your batter becomes uniform and no flour streaks remain.
- Transfer the entire banana bread mixture into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for exactly 45 to 50 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let your banana bread rest inside for 10 to 15 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully slide the bread onto a wire cooling rack and allow it to reach room temperature before slicing.
Notes
- Ripe bananas are crucial for maximum flavor, so wait until they’re deeply speckled and soft before using.
- Self-rising flour simplifies this recipe, but double-check the expiration date to ensure proper rising.
- For a protein boost, sprinkle chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans on top before baking.
- When checking doneness, insert the toothpick at an angle to get an accurate read of the bread’s center moisture level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg