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Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe

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This easy banana bread recipe yields a moist, flavorful loaf packed with ripe bananas and walnuts or chocolate chips. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and lightly sweetened, it’s a classic quick bread that requires no special equipment and is ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Ingredients

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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 with baking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas with the melted butter. Add the granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly with a large wooden spoon until well blended.
  3. Add Leavening and Spices: Sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt evenly over the banana mixture. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Incorporate Flour and Add-ins: Add the all-purpose flour and chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (if using) to the bowl. Stir just until there are no streaks of flour visible, being careful not to overmix. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  5. Bake the Bread: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a knife or toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the bread is fully baked.
  6. Cool and Slice: Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then carefully turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into 10 thick slices and serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, sprinkle a few extra walnuts or chocolate chips on top of the batter before baking.
  • Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture.
  • If you prefer a sweeter bread, slightly increase the sugar to 1 cup.
  • Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to extend freshness.
  • You can substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe gluten free.

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