Super moist, easy, and absolutely delicious—this is the Best Banana Bread recipe ever! It’s the perfect way to use up overripe bananas, and it freezes beautifully for later.
Ingredients:
- 3-4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (plus extra for topping, if desired)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan or spray with baking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas with melted butter. Stir in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Sprinkle baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt over the mixture, then stir to incorporate.
- Add flour and your choice of walnuts or chocolate chips. Gently mix until no streaks of flour remain. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
This banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
