This Super Moist Bakery-Style Banana Bread recipe is a delightful treat that captures the essence of classic banana bread with a soft, tender crumb. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a deliciously moist loaf.
Using ripe bananas and simple ingredients, this Banana Bread recipe ensures a rich flavor and an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen. You can customize it by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or spices to enhance the taste.
Easy and Delicious Banana Bread Recipe
This banana bread features ripe bananas blended into a batter that results in a moist and flavorful loaf. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 slices.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 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, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Add Sugar and Egg: Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture, then mix in the flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake 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, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 200kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
