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You Won’t Believe How Simple and Delicious This Banana Bread Recipe Is

Hey there! I’m gonna tell you bout the best banana bread recipe ever. It’s so easy, you’ll think I’m fibbin’. But I ain’t! Let’s get cookin’!

What You Need to Make This Yummy Bread

Simple Banana Bread Ingredients

First things first, we gotta get our stuff together. Here’s what you need (detailed measurement in the full recipe):

  1. Three big ol’ ripe bananas
  2. Some butter (bout a third cup)
  3. Sugar (white and brown, half cup each)
  4. Two eggs
  5. Vanilla (just a teaspoon)
  6. Baking soda and powder (one teaspoon each)
  7. Bit of salt (just 1/2 a teaspoon)
  8. Flour (cup and a half)
  9. Secret ingredient: coffee! (just a spoonful)

You can throw in some chocolate chips or nuts if ya want. It’s your bread, after all!

How to Make It (It’s Super Easy, I Promise!)

Okay, let’s do this! Here’s how ya make it:

Simple Banana Bread Recipe Instructions

  1. Turn on your oven. Make it hot, like 325°F hot.

    pre heat your oven

  2. Mash them bananas real good in a big bowl.

    Peeling and mashing bananas

  3. Melt the butter and mix it with the bananas.

    Mixing butter into mashed banana

  4. Put in the sugar and stir it up.

    Mixing sugars into banana bread batter

  5. Add eggs and vanilla. And don’t forget that coffee!

    adding eggs vanilla and coffee

  6. Now the dry stuff – baking soda, powder, and salt.

    baking soda _ Flour _ salt

  7. Last but not least, the flour. Don’t mix it too much!

    adding flour to your banana bread batter

  8. If you want, add in some yummy bits like chocolate.

    chocolate chips or walnuts

  9. Pour it in a pan and stick it in the oven.

    pouring banana bread batter

  10. Wait for bout an hour. It’ll smell so good!

    waiting for banana bread to bake

  11. Take it out and let it cool a bit.

    cooling the banana bread

  12. Slice it up and eat it!

    home made banana bread

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simple banana bread recipe

Simple Banana Bread Recipe


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  • Author: Ryan Yates
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

Description

This moist and flavorful banana bread is a breeze to make. With a secret ingredient that adds a subtle depth of flavor, it’s sure to become your new go-to recipe for using up those overripe bananas.

Equipment

  • 9×5 inch loaf pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon brewed coffee (room temperature)
  • Optional: 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. 
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. 
  3. Pour the melted butter into the mashed bananas and stir until well combined. 
  4. Add both granulated and brown sugars to the banana mixture. Mix until the sugars are fully incorporated. 
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and brewed coffee. 
  6. Sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, and salt over the mixture. Stir to combined. 
  7. Gradually add the flour to the bowl, stirring gently until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix. 
  8. If using, fold in chocolate chips or chopped walnuts.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 65-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  12. Carefully remove the bread from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Slice and serve once cooled. Enjoy your homemade banana bread!

Notes

  • The secret ingredient in this recipe is the tablespoon of brewed coffee. Don’t worry, it won’t make your banana bread taste like coffee! Instead, it enhances the banana flavor and adds a subtle depth that sets this recipe apart.
  • For the best flavor, use overripe bananas with plenty of brown spots on the peel.
  • To make this recipe your own, try adding different mix-ins like dried fruit, nuts, or even a swirl of Nutella.
  • Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil before freezing for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Slice
  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Why This Banana Bread Is So Darn Good

You wanna know why this bread is the best?

It’s cause of that coffee! Just a little bit makes it taste amazing.

You can’t even tell it’s there, but it makes the banana flavor pop!

What If I Don’t Have Everything?

No worries! If you’re missin’ some stuff, here’s what you can do:

  1. No brown sugar? Just use all white.
  2. No vanilla? Leave it out, it’ll still be yummy.
  3. Only got two bananas? That’s okay too!
  4. No coffee? Use a bit of cinnamon instead.

See? It’s hard to mess this up!

Is This Banana Bread Good For Ya?

Well, it ain’t a salad, but it ain’t too bad either! Here’s what’s in a slice:

  1. Bout 220 calories
  2. Some fat (7 grams)
  3. Little bit of protein (3 grams)
  4. Lots of carbs (37 grams)

It’s got some good stuff from the bananas too, like potassium!

How to Make This Bread Even Better

Wanna know a secret? Here’s how to make this bread even yummier:

  1. Use real ripe bananas. The browner, the better!
  2. Don’t mix it too much. Just till everything’s wet.
  3. Check it early. Every oven’s different!
  4. Let it cool before you cut it. I know it’s hard to wait!

What People Ask About Banana Bread

Can I freeze it?

Yep! Wrap it up good and it’ll last for months.

How long does it stay good?

Bout 3 days on the counter, a week in the fridge.

Can I make muffins instead?

Sure can! Just cook ’em for less time.

Is it okay if my bananas are really brown?

That’s the best kind! They make the bread super sweet.

Can I use whole wheat flour?

You betcha! It’ll be a bit heavier, but still good.

Do I have to use coffee?

Nah, but it makes it extra yummy!

Can I make it without eggs?

Yep! Use mashed up apple instead.

There ya have it! The easiest, yummiest banana bread you’ll ever make. Now go on and try it yourself!

Looking for more great recipes with Banana? Check out our take on Banana Pancakes! It will change your breakfast game for good!

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