Description
A comforting and delightful banana bread recipe that combines ripe bananas with simple ingredients to create a moist and flavorful loaf, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 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 prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix until combined.
- Gradually mix in the granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
If using green bananas, place them in a brown paper bag to speed up the ripening process. For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped chocolate or dried fruit.
