Description
Homemade banana bread delivers pure comfort with its irresistible aroma and moist, tender crumb. Warm slices topped with butter invite you to savor this classic American treat that brings sweet memories to life.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry/Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and generously coat a loaf pan with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Using a fork, thoroughly mash ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until they reach a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Fold the melted butter into the mashed bananas, creating a rich, uniform mixture.
- Incorporate baking soda and salt into the banana-butter blend, then vigorously mix in granulated sugar, whisked egg, and fragrant vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in flour, stirring until just combined – avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Once baked, remove from oven and allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, enabling it to set and cool slightly.
- Carefully turn out the banana bread onto a wire rack, letting it cool completely before slicing.
- Cut into thick, inviting slices and serve at room temperature, optionally with a pat of butter or drizzle of honey.
Notes
- Select ultra-ripe, dark spotted bananas for maximum sweetness and deeper flavor profile.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense banana bread; stir just until flour disappears.
- Enhance texture by folding in optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries for extra excitement.
- Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze slices for quick breakfast or snack options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 178 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg