The World’s Best Banana Bread Recipe
Indulge in the delightful warmth of freshly baked banana bread with The World’s Best Banana Bread Recipe. This easy-to-follow recipe creates a moist and flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. With ripe bananas as the star ingredient, this bread boasts a rich flavor and tender texture, making it a family favorite. Customize it with nuts or chocolate chips for an extra touch of decadence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher.
- Mix in melted butter until well combined, then add sugar and mix until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg