Description
Discover the ultimate moist banana bread recipe from The Food Charlatan, guaranteed to deliver a tender, flavorful loaf every time. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this banana bread is easy to make and irresistibly delicious with ripe bananas and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add mashed bananas into the wet mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Add nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist.
- Adding a splash of sour cream or yogurt enhances moistness.
- Store leftovers tightly wrapped or in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/10th of loaf)
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg