Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making the World’s Best Banana Bread. This moist and buttery loaf, made with ripe bananas and a hint of warm spices, is perfect for any occasion—whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or at room temperature. With its inviting aroma and rich flavor, this banana bread is an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite add-ins, it promises to be a family favorite that turns overripe bananas into a delicious treat everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain.
- If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg