Easy Banana Bread

Perfectly moist, tender, and bursting with natural sweetness, this Easy Banana Bread recipe is the ultimate classic comfort food. Made with overripe bananas, pantry staples like flour and sugar, and a touch of vanilla, this one-bowl wonder comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. The addition of melted butter ensures a rich, buttery flavor while keeping the texture irresistibly soft. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or sliced and toasted the next day, this homemade banana bread is ideal for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Plus, no special equipment is needed—just mash, mix, and bake! Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this recipe guarantees a golden, delicious loaf every time. Don't let those ripe bananas go to waste—whip up this easy, crowd-pleasing treat today!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 3 medium Overripe bananas
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.

Step 4

Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix until combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1024.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2956.5

Total Fat 108.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 630.3mg	0%
Sodium 2596.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 465.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 244.7g
Protein 42.3g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 132.2mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 1695.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.5%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 61.9%