Banana Bread – A Timeless Classic
Banana Bread is a timeless classic — warm, moist, and bursting with the sweet aroma of ripe bananas. Each slice is soft, tender, and perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and a touch of cinnamon. Whether you enjoy it plain, dotted with walnuts, or swirled with chocolate chips, banana bread is pure comfort in every bite. It’s the perfect way to use up overripe bananas and fill your kitchen with the cozy scent of homemade baking. Delicious for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert, this one-bowl recipe is simple, satisfying, and guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour + baking soda + salt.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined (don’t overmix). If using walnuts/choc-chips, fold in.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for ~60 minutes (check at ~55 min) or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let bread cool in pan for ~10 min, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
- Serve: Slice warm or cooled; optionally spread a little butter.
- Tip: Using very ripe bananas (lots of brown speckles) gives more banana flavor and sweetness.
