Banana Bread Recipe

This moist, soft, and flavorful banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients and a great way to use up overripe bananas!

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for extra richness)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla paste

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, but adds great flavor)

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Mash bananas in a large bowl. Stir in melted butter and sugar until smooth.

3️⃣ Add eggs & vanilla. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla paste.

4️⃣ Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

5️⃣ Mix wet & dry ingredients. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture. Don't overmix! Stir in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.

6️⃣ Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7️⃣ Cool & enjoy! Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for the Best Banana Bread:

✅ Use extra ripe bananas – The browner, the better! They add more sweetness and moisture.
✅ Don’t overmix – Stir just until combined for a tender texture.
✅ Want it extra moist? Add 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter.