Why Make This Recipe
Easy Banana Bread is a delicious way to use up ripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste. This recipe is great for beginners and requires only a few simple ingredients. The result is a soft, moist loaf that fills your home with a warm banana aroma. Plus, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert!
How to Make Easy Banana Bread
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup sugar
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
- Finally, add the flour and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for a few minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
How to Serve Easy Banana Bread
You can serve Easy Banana Bread warm or at room temperature. It’s delicious plain, but you can also spread some butter or cream cheese on top. For an extra treat, enjoy a slice with a cup of tea or coffee!
How to Store Easy Banana Bread
To store your banana bread, wrap it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and keep it at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze it. Just slice the bread, wrap each slice in plastic wrap, and place them in a freezer-safe bag. It will stay good in the freezer for about 3 months.
Tips to Make Easy Banana Bread
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. They should be brown and spotty.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Mix until just combined for a fluffy bread.
- If you want to add nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit, fold them in lightly before baking.
Variation
You can make a chocolate version of this banana bread by adding 1/2 cup of cocoa powder to the flour. You can also try adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
FAQs
1. Can I use frozen bananas for this recipe?
Yes, you can use frozen bananas. Just thaw them first and make sure to drain any excess liquid.
2. Can I make banana bread without eggs?
Yes, you can substitute the egg with a flaxseed meal or applesauce. For one egg, you can use 1/4 cup of applesauce or 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal mixed with 2.5 tablespoons of water.
3. Can I add nuts or chocolate chips?
Absolutely! Feel free to fold in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter before baking for added texture and flavor.
Easy Banana Bread
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg Can be substituted with flaxseed meal or applesauce.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Baking Banana Bread
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
- Finally, add the flour and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for a few minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.