Banana Bread
Our Banana Bread recipe is made with ripe bananas to create a delicious quick bread. Eat as is or warm with a bit of butter or jelly.
Servings 10 slices
Calories 223kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter softened, or vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3-4 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- optional additions 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8x4 loaf pan.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. (only use 1/4 teaspoon salt if not using salted butter) Set aside.
- In a mixer, combine the butter, sugar, and mix until fluffy and creamy. Add in the mashed bananas and eggs. Mix until combined.
- Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and then fold in any add-ins at this time. Do not overmix the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake the banana bread for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with minimal crumbs.
- Let the bread cool for 10-15 minutes before removing it from the pan to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
If you're using unsalted butter or oil, add 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg