Description
Golden banana bread is the ultimate comfort food, boasting a rich buttery flavor and subtle hints of spice. This moist loaf is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, whether served warm from the oven or at room temperature. The aroma that fills your kitchen while it bakes is simply irresistible, making it a delightful treat for family and friends alike. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe is approachable for all skill levels and offers endless customization options like adding nuts or chocolate chips. Make the most of your overripe bananas with this classic homemade banana bread that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted 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 ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter and then add sugar; mix until well combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until no flour streaks remain.
- If desired, fold in walnuts or pecans.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg