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Freshly baked easy banana bread with ripe bananas and nuts

Best Easy Banana Bread

This banana bread recipe is the best and easiest you'll find. The result is a moist and delicious loaf that is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 196
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 to 4 pieces ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ¼ cups) Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Can use a combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/3 cup sour cream Plain Greek yogurt can be used instead.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray or grease and flour the sides and bottom.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a potato masher, fork, or mixer. It’s okay to leave some small chunks.
Mixing
  1. To the mashed bananas, whisk in the sugar, eggs, melted and cooled butter, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and vanilla extract until combined.
  2. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  3. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center.
  2. If the top browns too quickly, tent with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
  3. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the loaf pan on a cooling rack for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Carefully invert the pan to remove the banana bread, then let it cool completely on the rack for at least another hour before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

You can enjoy banana bread warm or at room temperature. Slice it up and spread a little butter on top for added richness. It’s also delicious with a drizzle of honey or a smear of cream cheese. For a tasty twist, serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for dessert. Store banana bread at room temperature in an airtight container or tightly wrapped in plastic wrap to keep it fresh. It will stay good for about 3-4 days. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze it.

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