Description
Experience the perfect banana bread with this meticulously crafted recipe designed for maximum moisture and deep, complex flavor. By using melted butter and brown sugar, this loaf achieves a tender crumb that stays soft for days. Ideal for a comforting breakfast, a quick snack, or a weekend brunch treat, this recipe delivers a bakery-quality experience every time without the need for yeast. It is a reliable, family-friendly classic that highlights the natural sweetness of overripe bananas.
Ingredients
3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar (packed)
1 large egg (room temperature)
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (192g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup optional mix-ins (chocolate chips or walnuts)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until well combined.
Stir in the mashed bananas.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
Fold in any optional mix-ins if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure bananas are heavily spotted or dark-skinned for the best sweetness and texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Use room temperature eggs for better emulsification into the melted butter.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg