A simple and incredibly delicious recipe for moist banana bread, perfect for using up those overripe bananas. It’s easy to make and yields a wonderfully flavorful loaf every time.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 very ripe medium bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
Step 5
Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 7
If desired, gently fold in chocolate chips or chopped walnuts.
Step 8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
Step 9
Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 10
Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Slice and serve.