Description
Bake your way to deliciousness with this Simple Banana Bread Recipe—a moist, sweet treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy homemade banana bread that showcases the natural flavors of ripe bananas. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a soft texture and delightful aroma that will fill your kitchen. Customize it with nuts or chocolate chips for a personal touch, or serve it warm with butter for an indulgent experience. Whether you’re using up overripe bananas or simply craving something sweet, this banana bread is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2–4 very ripe bananas
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar. Stir until blended.
- Mash the ripe bananas and add them to the mixture.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour; stir gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Let cool in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg