Dad's Banana Bread
Moist, tender, and bursting with the comforting sweetness of ripe bananas, "Dad's Banana Bread" is the ultimate homestyle treat. Perfectly spiced with a hint of warm cinnamon and customizable with the addition of chopped walnuts or gooey chocolate chips, this classic banana bread strikes the ideal balance between nostalgia and indulgence. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in just over an hour, it’s the go-to recipe for transforming overripe bananas into a flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. With a golden crust and irresistibly soft interior, this easy banana bread recipe will quickly become a beloved family favorite. Enjoy it warm from the oven, and don’t forget to share a slice (if you can)!
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Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 100 grams optional chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.
Step 3
Melt the unsalted butter in the microwave or on the stovetop, then add it to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
Step 4
Stir in the granulated sugar, eggs, and pure vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to ensure even distribution of the dry ingredients.
Step 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture. Gently fold the batter together until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 7
If desired, fold in the optional chopped walnuts or chocolate chips at this stage.
Step 8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking for doneness at the 55-minute mark to prevent overbaking.
Step 10
Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Step 11
Enjoy a slice warm or at room temperature, plain or with your favorite spread!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1141.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3524.1 |
| Total Fat 178.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 68.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 626.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2606.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 451.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 204.1g | |
| Protein 60.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
| Calcium 228.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2321.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories