Lisa's Banana Bread

Indulge in the comforting aroma and flavor of Lisa’s Banana Bread, a timeless recipe that turns overripe bananas into a slice of pure joy. This beginner-friendly treat comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, blending pantry staples like melted butter, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour with the rich sweetness of three perfectly ripe bananas. Moist and tender, this banana bread can be customized with your favorite mix-ins—think gooey chocolate chips or crunchy walnuts—for an extra burst of texture and flavor. Baked to golden perfection in under an hour, it’s the ultimate way to transform humble ingredients into a heartwarming homemade loaf. Perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or dessert, Lisa's Banana Bread will quickly become a must-have recipe in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pieces ripe bananas
• 0.33 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 1 piece large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup optional mix-ins (chocolate chips, walnuts, etc.)

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 large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.

Step 3

Stir in the melted butter until fully combined.

Step 4

Add the granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl, mixing well to combine.

Step 5

Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir to incorporate.

Step 6

Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing.

Step 7

If using optional mix-ins such as chocolate chips or walnuts, fold them in gently at this stage.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(942.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2785.0

Total Fat 111.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 356.5mg	0%
Sodium 2131.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 430.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 233.7g
Protein 37.2g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 167.0mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 1746.5mg	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: 34.9%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 60.0%