Weekend Banana Bread
A delicious and easy banana bread recipe that’s perfect for using up overripe bananas. Customize with chocolate chips, nuts, or spices for a cozy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas (about 330g, mashed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter (113g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (85g, optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted (60g, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Pour dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold until no dry flour remains.
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick at 50 minutes.
Notes
Ensure bananas are very ripe for best flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/easy-weekend-banana-bread/