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Easy Banana Bread Recipe

Easy Banana Bread Recipe

A soft, moist, and delicious banana bread that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert! This one-bowl recipe is quick to make with simple ingredients—no mixer needed.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, baking
Servings 10

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Whisk or spoon
  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed (about 1 ¼ cups)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted (or vegetable oil)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for more flavor
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
  • Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Sprinkle baking soda, salt, and cinnamon over the mixture, then mix.
  • Gently fold in the flour until just combined (do not overmix).
  • If using, stir in walnuts or chocolate chips.
  • 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.
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Make it dairy-free: Use vegetable oil or coconut oil instead of butter.
  • Make it healthier: Swap ½ cup sugar for ¼ cup honey or maple syrup.
  • Storage: Keep at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Freezing: Wrap slices and freeze for up to 3 months.
Keyword banana bread, easy banana bread, moist banana bread, quick bread
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