Description
Ripe bananas are a versatile kitchen staple that can transform into delightful treats like moist banana bread. This easy recipe captures the natural sweetness of overripe bananas, creating a deliciously rich loaf perfect for breakfast or dessert. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a warm, comforting dish that brings joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add eggs and sugar to the mashed bananas and whisk until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg