Classic Banana Bread
This is a simple and delicious recipe for classic banana bread, perfect for using up ripe bananas. It's moist, tender, and incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup butter softened
- 0.75 cup sugar
- 2 eggs large, lightly beaten
- 3 bananas very ripe, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter. Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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