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Freshly baked banana bread with slices cut and laid on a wooden board.

Classic Banana Bread

This banana bread is a delightful treat, perfectly sweet and moist, ideal for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups mashed bananas about 4 large ripe bananas
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9x5 loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a stand mixer or using an electric mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Scrape the sides of the bowl, then add the mashed bananas and mix until fully incorporated.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
  8. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
  9. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If needed, tent the loaf with foil to prevent over-browning.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Banana bread that’s soft, sweet, and moist—perfect with or without chocolate chips or walnuts! Great for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert.

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