The Best Classic Banana Bread for a Joyful Homemade Treat
This classic banana bread recipe is the perfect way to use overripe bananas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the bananas.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Stir in the flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For an extra twist, add chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: banana bread, classic recipe, homemade, dessert