Best Banana Bread Recipe Moist and Bursting with Flavor
This is the best banana bread recipe moist, made with simple ingredients for a delightful treat.
Equipment
- - Loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 3 medium Very Ripe Bananas Mashed
- 1 cup Cane Sugar or Brown Sugar Based on preference
- 1/2 cup Melted Butter or Vegetable Oil Plus more for greasing the pan
- 2 large Eggs Beaten
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best results
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and leveled
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional
- 1 cup Chopped Walnuts Can substitute with chocolate chips or raisins
Instructions
How to Make Easy Banana Bread
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8x4 or 9x5-inch loaf pan well.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth, then whisk in the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in another bowl: flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gently combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts, then transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Serve warm with a pat of butter for an extra indulgent treat.