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Moist and flavorful banana bread loaf fresh out of the oven, ready to enjoy.

World's Best Banana Bread

A moist and flavorful banana bread recipe that's quick and easy to prepare, 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: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 medium very ripe bananas about 1 ½ cups mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar consider brown sugar for a caramel touch
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • ½ cup chocolate chips optional
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well.
  5. Stir in the mashed bananas until fully incorporated.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and optional spices (cinnamon and nutmeg).
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing until just combined.
  8. If using, fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips.
  9. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

For best flavor, use very ripe bananas. Don't overmix the batter for a fluffy texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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