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Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe

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This Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe is a moist and flavorful homemade bread perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with ripe bananas, a hint of cinnamon, and your choice of walnuts or chocolate chips, it’s a classic, comforting treat baked to golden perfection in under an hour.

Ingredients

Banana Bread Ingredients

  • 3–4 ripe bananas (about 2 cups mashed)
  • 1/3 cup salted butter (melted)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (212g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (plus extra for topping if desired)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (177℃). Lightly grease and flour an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan or spray it with baking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the melted butter. Then add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly with a large wooden spoon until well combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt over the banana mixture. Stir well to evenly incorporate the leavening agents and spices.
  4. Incorporate Flour and Nuts/Chips: Add the all-purpose flour and the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if using. Stir the batter just until there are no remaining streaks of flour to avoid overmixing, which can make the bread dense.
  5. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Serve: Once cooled, slice the banana bread into 10 thick slices and serve as a delicious treat any time of day.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Feel free to substitute walnuts with chocolate chips or omit nuts for a nut-free option.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep the bread light and tender.
  • Check the bread towards the end of baking as ovens vary; adjust time as necessary.
  • Store leftover banana bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • This recipe can be doubled and baked in two loaf pans, adjusting baking time accordingly.

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