Description
Indulge in the delightful aroma and taste of homemade banana bread with this Simple Banana Bread Recipe. Perfectly sweet, moist, and soft, this quick recipe is an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert any time of day. With just a handful of ingredients—mostly ripe bananas—you can create a scrumptious loaf that family and friends will adore. This recipe is an excellent way to utilize overripe bananas that may otherwise go to waste. Customize it with nuts or chocolate chips for added texture or enjoy it plain. Each slice promises a tender crumb and a burst of banana flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 to 4 very ripe bananas
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan with butter or oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar until blended.
- Mash in the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour; mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg