Best Banana Bread
A simple yet delicious banana bread that transforms overripe bananas into a moist, fluffy loaf perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 overripe bananas
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- Confectioners’ sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease a loaf pan lightly.
- Combine dry ingredients in one bowl.
- Mix bananas with sugar until creamy in another bowl.
- Combine all mixtures and fold in the nuts.
- Bake until golden brown, about 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Notes
Make sure your bananas are very ripe for optimal sweetness and moisture. You can experiment with different nuts or add chocolate chips for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/soft-banana-bread-recipe/