Description
A rich, soft, and incredibly moist banana bread made with 5 ripe bananas. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or gifting.
Ingredients
5 large overripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth.
3. Stir in melted butter and brown sugar until well combined.
4. Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
7. If desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle raw sugar on top before baking.
Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze slices for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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