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The Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe EVER

A moist, tender, classic banana bread loaf made with ripe bananas and simple pantry staples.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 252
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 very ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • 1 9x5-inch loaf pan greased or lined with parchment
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 Wire rack for cooling

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  4. Whisk the melted butter into the mashed bananas. Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, and stir until well combined.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. Do not overmix the batter or the loaf may turn dense. Start checking for doneness at 50 minutes since ovens vary. Optional nuts or chocolate chips can be folded in at the end.