Here’s a simple and delicious banana bread recipe:
Ingredients:
2 to 3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup sugar (adjust for sweetness)
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Optional Add-ins:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the baking soda and salt to the banana mixture, stirring well. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add Flour: Gently fold in the flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Optional Add-ins: If you’re adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them into the batter now.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your homemade banana bread!