Easy Banana Bread Recipe
This banana bread recipe is soft, moist, and packed with flavor. It’s beginner-friendly and easy to customize with nuts or chocolate chips. A timeless favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- 1/2 cup butter 113g
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 250g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
- Butter or nonstick spray for greasing
- Parchment paper for lining the pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in mashed bananas and milk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For extra flavor, use overripe bananas with dark spots. This banana bread recipe also works great with a swirl of Nutella or a sprinkle of coarse sugar on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 230 per slice (approx.), Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Sugar: 18g, Fiber: 2g
Calories: 230 per slice (approx.), Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Sugar: 18g, Fiber: 2g