Description
Indulge in the aroma of freshly baked banana bread with this One-Bowl BEST Banana Bread Recipe. This simple yet delightful treat combines overripe bananas and a perfect blend of sugars for an incredibly moist loaf that’s ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Gather your loved ones around the table as you slice into this golden masterpiece, creating lasting memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Stir in granulated and brown sugars until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in melted butter and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt; gently fold until no dry flour remains (small lumps are fine).
- If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips before pouring batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg