Description
Experience the comforting embrace of homemade banana bread with this easy and delicious recipe. Bursting with the sweetness of ripe bananas and a hint of warm spices, this golden-brown loaf is perfect for brunch or a cozy afternoon snack. Whether enjoyed plain, slathered with butter, or topped with chocolate chips and nuts, every slice promises to delight your taste buds and fill your home with an irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, sugar, and egg until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow it to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg