Description
Looking for the best banana bread recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so moist perfect for using up ripe bananas! Whether you’re after a healthy breakfast idea or a simple snack, this loaf delivers every time. Great for meal prep, freezer-friendly, and totally beginner-friendly. Save this easy banana bread recipe for your next baking day!
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add eggs, oil, and vanilla extract to the bananas and mix well.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add banana slices and extra walnuts on top for decoration and crunch.
- Replace walnuts with chocolate chips or dried fruit if preferred.
- Don’t overmix to keep the bread light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American