Classic Moist Banana Bread Recipe
This Classic Moist Banana Bread recipe is a timeless favorite that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a delicious loaf ready to savor in no time.
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Optional Additions:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir in. Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Incorporate Optional Ingredients: Optional: Stir in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Banana Bread, Homemade, Easy Recipe