Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the World’s Best Banana Bread, a moist and buttery loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with ripe bananas and a hint of warm spices, this recipe is not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile. Enjoy it plain or enhance it with nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture. Whether served warm with butter or at room temperature, this banana bread will impress your family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter and mix in granulated sugar until combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
- If desired, gently incorporate walnuts or pecans into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg