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Best Banana Bread Recipe

Best Banana Bread Recipe: Your Go-To Comfort Food Delight

This is the best banana bread recipe that turns overly ripe bananas into a soft, golden loaf perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Use bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; stick with this unless you prefer gluten-free alternatives.
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar Adds essential sweetness; can be reduced or substituted with coconut sugar.
  • 1 large Eggs Binds ingredients and adds richness; can swap for flax eggs.
  • 0.33 cups Butter Infuses richness and moisture; can use coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness for fluffy texture.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness for fluffy texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon Brings warmth; adjust to taste.
  • 1 dash Nutmeg Brings warmth; adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Essential for balancing flavors.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 medium Sliced Bananas Top the batter before baking.
  • 1 cup Nuts Toasted nuts enhance comfort.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • fork or potato masher
  • Spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mash 3 ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Mix in 1/3 cup of melted butter, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 beaten egg.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 dash of nutmeg.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, smoothing the top and optionally adding sliced bananas or nuts.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Choose ripe bananas for maximum sweetness, avoid overmixing, and ensure fresh leavening agents for optimal rise.

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