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Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe

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This Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe is a simple, classic treat perfect for using ripe bananas. Moist, flavorful, and studded with walnuts or chocolate chips, it combines mashed bananas with melted butter and a blend of baking soda, powder, and cinnamon for a perfect loaf every time. Ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert, this banana bread is easy to make and yields 10 delicious slices.

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 and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (177℃). Lightly grease and flour an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan or spray it generously with baking spray to ensure the bread does not stick.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas well. Add the melted butter to the bananas and stir to combine thoroughly. Then incorporate the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well with a large wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt over the banana mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  4. Incorporate Flour and Nuts: Add the all-purpose flour and the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips into the mixture. Stir just until you see no streaks of flour remaining; do not overmix to keep the bread tender.
  5. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a knife into the center; it should come out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Serve: Once fully cooled, slice the bread into 10 thick slices and serve. Enjoy fresh or store for later.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix after adding flour as it can make the bread dense.
  • Walnuts can be substituted with chocolate chips or omitted for a nut-free version.
  • Ensure the bread is completely cool before slicing to avoid crumbling.
  • You can add extra toppings like chocolate chips on top before baking for a decorative finish.

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