The Best Homemade Banana Bread
If you’re looking for a simple and delicious homemade banana bread recipe, you’ve come to the right place. This moist and flavorful banana bread is the perfect way to use overripe bananas. It’s soft, tender, and comes together in just a few simple steps – ideal for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 Medium Ripe bananas, peeled mashed
- 1 ½ Cups All-purpose flour
- ½ Cup Sugar (white, brown, or a mix)
- ½ Cup Unsalted butter or vegetable oil (melted)
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla essence
- 2 tbsp Milk (optional, for extra softness)
- Optional: Chopped walnuts, almonds, or chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Grease loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
Mash Bananas
- In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork until smooth .
Combine Wet Ingredients
- Whisk in melted butter, then add eggs and vanilla extract
- Mix until fully combined.
Prepare Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt,
Combine
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool & Serve
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack
Notes
Pro Tips for the Best Banana Bread
- Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Swap half the flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier version.
- Add cinnamon powder, nutmeg or cardamom for a warm, aromatic flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.