Moist Banana Bread With Molasses Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Banana Bread With Molasses recipe combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich flavor of molasses, creating a deliciously moist loaf. It’s a perfect way to use overripe bananas and makes for a great breakfast or snack.

The recipe is simple and straightforward, making it easy for bakers of all levels to enjoy homemade banana bread. You can also add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.

Easy Banana Bread Recipe With Molasses

This banana bread features a moist texture and a deep flavor profile thanks to the addition of molasses. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields one loaf, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with melted butter. Stir in the brown sugar, molasses, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.

Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!