Description
Indulge in the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread with The World’s Best Banana Bread Recipe. This delightful treat combines ripe bananas and melted butter to create a moist, flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gatherings. Whether enjoyed plain or topped with butter, cream cheese, or fresh fruit, this banana bread is sure to impress your family and friends. Its ease of preparation makes it suitable for bakers of all skill levels, while the option to customize with nuts or chocolate chips adds a personal touch. Plus, it freezes well for those moments when you crave something sweet!
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly using a fork.
- Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix until smooth. Incorporate sugar until well combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for cooling.