Description
This banana bread is soft, moist, and packed with rich banana flavor—and the best part? It comes together in just one bowl with minimal mess. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert!
Ingredients
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3 ripe bananas, mashed
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½ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
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¾ cup brown sugar
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2 eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
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½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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In a large bowl, mash bananas. Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
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Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until just combined.
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Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
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Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
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Use overripe bananas for best flavor and texture.
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Add a sprinkle of raw sugar on top before baking for a crispy crust.
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This bread freezes beautifully—slice and store for easy grab-and-go snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220kal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g