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Classic Banana Bread Recipe

Classic banana bread is a moist, tender loaf made with ripe bananas and simple pantry ingredients. Easy to make and full of comforting flavor, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacking, or using up overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Bananas ripe & mashed
  • 1/3 cup Butter, unsalted melted
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Egg large, beaten
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • (Optional Add-Ins)
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon for extra warmth

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the Bananas
    In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients
    Stir in the melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients
    Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then gently stir in the flour until no streaks remain. Do not overmix — the batter should be slightly lumpy.
  5. Add Optional Mix-ins
    Fold in nuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon if desired.
  6. Pour and Bake
    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve
    Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.