Description
Homemade banana bread delivers comfort with its irresistible blend of sweet, moist goodness and classic warmth. Delightful crumbs promise pure satisfaction when baked with ripe bananas, creating a slice of pure happiness that welcomes you home.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups (188 grams) all-purpose flour
Wet Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry and Optional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 0.5 cup (60 grams) chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and preparing a 9×5-inch loaf pan with a light butter coating or parchment paper lining.
- Transform ripe bananas into a creamy foundation by thoroughly mashing them in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a smooth base for the bread’s rich texture.
- Integrate melted butter, granulated sweetener, whisked eggs, and aromatic vanilla extract into the mashed banana mixture, stirring until the components blend harmoniously.
- Create a powdery mixture in a separate container by combining flour, leavening agent, mineral seasoning, and warm cinnamon through gentle whisking.
- Carefully fold the dry ingredient compilation into the banana mixture, employing delicate motions to prevent overworking the batter, which could compromise the bread’s tender crumb.
- Enhance the bread’s complexity by gently incorporating optional mix-ins like crunchy walnuts or decadent chocolate morsels throughout the batter.
- Transfer the velvety mixture into the prepared baking vessel, ensuring an even distribution across the pan’s surface.
- Position the loaf pan in the preheated oven and allow the banana bread to transform for 50-60 minutes, monitoring its progress by inserting a wooden pick near the center – a clean removal signals perfect doneness.
- Once baked, extract the golden-brown loaf and permit it to cool within the pan for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete temperature reduction.
Notes
- Nail the ripeness by using bananas with dark brown or black speckled peels, which offer maximum sweetness and deep banana flavor.
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising texture.
- Control moisture levels by draining excess liquid from mashed bananas, preventing a soggy bread bottom and ensuring perfect crumbly consistency.
- Enhance nutritional value by incorporating healthier mix-ins like chia seeds, ground flaxseed, or chopped nuts for added protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg