Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined.
- Fold in optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- 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.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread soft and moist.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
