Description
Old-Fashioned Banana Bread is a comforting classic that transforms overripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With its golden-brown crust and tender texture, this easy-to-follow recipe evokes nostalgia with every slice. Whether enjoyed plain or jazzed up with chocolate chips or nuts, it’s a delicious treat that’s sure to please family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth, leaving some chunks if desired.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Stir in the mashed bananas and eggs until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg