Here’s a classic banana bread recipe — moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
🍌 Classic Banana Bread
Ingredients (1 loaf)
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup sugar (or coconut sugar / alternative sweetener)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup chopped nuts, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, or 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
- 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix wet ingredients
- In a large bowl, mash bananas with melted butter.
- Stir in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla.
3️⃣ Add dry ingredients
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over mixture, then fold in flour until just combined.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
4️⃣ Bake
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5️⃣ Cool & serve
- Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- Use very ripe bananas — the riper, the sweeter and more flavorful.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep bread tender.
- For extra moisture, brush top with a little melted butter or honey after baking.
If you want, I can also give a healthy, no-sugar or gluten-free version of banana bread that still tastes rich and moist.
