Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe-Moist & Delicious
Craving the ultimate comfort food? Our Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe delivers exactly what it promises: a wonderfully moist, incredibly flavorful loaf that’s surprisingly simple to make. With perfectly ripened bananas and just a few pantry staples, you’ll be enjoying warm, delicious slices in no time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 ripe medium bananas, mashed (about 1.5 cups)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 3. In a separate medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but still with some small lumps.
- 4. Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
- 5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine. If using, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips now.
- 6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
- 7. Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent it with foil.
- 8. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
