Description
The Easiest Banana Bread Recipe You’ll Ever Make is soft, moist, and packed with sweet banana flavor. It’s a no-fail, one-bowl recipe that’s perfect for using up overripe bananas.
Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla; whisk until combined.
- Sprinkle in baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using), then stir in flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or shredded coconut are great for variety.
- Use brown sugar for deeper flavor.
- Make muffins by dividing the batter into a muffin tin and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Let bananas ripen until very brown for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
