Description
Warm classic banana bread fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas that instantly make home feel cozier. Packed with ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients, this treasured recipe turns ordinary afternoons into sweet, memorable moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
Supporting Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Crank your oven to precisely 350°F and grab a 9×5-inch loaf pan for greasing.
- Take 3 ripe bananas and smash them completely with a fork until no large chunks remain.
- Pour ⅓ cup melted butter over the mashed bananas and blend thoroughly.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of salt into the banana mixture, stirring gently.
- Add ¾ cup sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Sift 1 cup all-purpose flour into the wet ingredients, folding carefully to prevent overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for exactly 60-65 minutes.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge completely clean.
- Remove from oven and let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Allow the banana bread to cool completely for 1 hour before slicing to maintain its perfect texture.
Notes
- Use super ripe bananas with dark brown spots for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, which can make the bread tough – stir flour just until combined for tender results.
- Swap some white flour with whole wheat flour for added nutrition without compromising texture.
- Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for 3-4 days, or freeze slices for quick breakfast or snack options later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 164 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg