Mom's Banana Bread

Soft, moist, and brimming with the nostalgic aroma of home baking, "Mom’s Banana Bread" is the ultimate comfort food. This timeless recipe uses overripe bananas to deliver natural sweetness and incredible flavor, paired perfectly with rich unsalted butter and a hint of vanilla. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy banana bread is perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Customize it with optional chopped walnuts for a delicious crunch, or keep it classic. Baked to golden perfection, this loaf is ideal for breakfast, a mid-day snack, or dessert. Simple ingredients, a single loaf pan, and an hour of baking yield eight slices of pure homemade goodness. Whether you enjoy it warm out of the oven or toasted with butter, this banana bread is the epitome of cozy and delicious. Perfect for using up ripe bananas, it’s a family favorite you’ll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 large Overripe bananas
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (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

Peel the bananas and mash them thoroughly in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth.

Step 3

Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop, and add it to the mashed bananas. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Add the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

In a separate medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Stir in the milk to loosen the batter slightly. If you're adding walnuts, gently fold them in now.

Step 8

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.

Step 11

Carefully remove the bread from the pan and let it cool completely on the wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1098.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2829.4

Total Fat 101.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 498.7mg	0%
Sodium 1838.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 448.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.3g	0%
Total Sugars 209.8g
Protein 53.7g	0%

Vitamin D 95.0IU	0%
Calcium 201.1mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 2321.7mg	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: 31.3%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 61.4%