Mama's Banana Bread
Warm, comforting, and irresistibly moist, Mama's Banana Bread is the perfect way to put those ripe bananas to delicious use! Made with simple pantry staples like melted butter, sugar, and a hint of vanilla, this classic recipe achieves the perfect balance of sweetness and rich banana flavor. A touch of cinnamon adds a cozy warmth, while optional add-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips let you customize for added texture and indulgence. Ready in just over an hour, this easy banana bread is ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Serve it slightly warm for a slice of pure homemade goodness that’s as timeless as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
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, ensuring it’s fully incorporated with the bananas.
Step 4
Add the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until the batter is smooth.
Step 5
In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Step 6
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Step 7
If using, gently fold in the optional chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
Step 8
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 9
Bake the banana bread in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 10
Allow the 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 | (1045.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3201.3 |
| Total Fat 149.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 68.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 630.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2005.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 434.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 196.9g | |
| Protein 54.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80IU | 0% |
| Calcium 225.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2012.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories