Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making the World’s Best Banana Bread, a sweet and buttery treat that transforms overripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf. This easy-to-follow recipe highlights the richness of ripe bananas combined with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a comforting flavor that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you serve it warm with butter, pair it with fresh fruit, or enjoy it as an afternoon snack, this banana bread is sure to please everyone. With customizable options for nuts or chocolate chips, you can make this beloved classic your own. Give this recipe a try; it’s bound to become your go-to for banana bread!
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Beat in each egg one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
- If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg