Description
Indulge in the delightful warmth and flavor of The World’s Best Banana Bread Recipe. Perfectly moist and rich, this banana bread is a family favorite for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Made with simple ingredients like ripe bananas, butter, and aromatic spices, it fills your kitchen with a cozy aroma as it bakes. With its fluffy texture and customizable options, such as adding nuts or chocolate chips, this recipe promises to become a staple in your home. Enjoy every slice on its own or dressed up with toppings like cream cheese, butter, or fresh fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in melted butter until combined, then add sugar, eggs (one at a time), and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg