Easy Banana Bread Recipe: Moist, Flavor-Packed Delight!
This easy banana bread recipe transforms overly ripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf—perfect for breakfast or snacks. A family favorite that's simple to make!
Equipment
- Oven
- - Loaf pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 4 large ripe bananas mashed
- 0.5 cup cane sugar or brown sugar
- 0.5 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure preferred
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda check freshness
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg fresh preferred
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
For the Topping
- 2 tablespoons additional chopped walnuts for sprinkling on top
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8x4 or 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mashed ripe bananas, sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts or alternative add-ins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle remaining walnuts on top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan before transferring to an airtight container.
Notes
Serve warm with a pat of butter for an extra treat.