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Delicious Homemade Banana Bread Recipe

Moist and flavorful homemade banana bread recipe, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

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·January 28, 2026·46 views
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Delicious Homemade Banana Bread Recipe
🔪Prep Time20 min
🍳Cook Time45 min
⏱️Total Time1h 20m
🍽️Servings8
📊DifficultyEasy
🔥Calories250
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Ingredients

8 servings
  • 3 cups ripe bananas
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare loaf pan

    Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.

  2. 2

    Mash bananas and mix with sugar

    Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until they're smooth. Add the granulated sugar and mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Add eggs and vanilla extract

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

  4. 4

    Combine dry ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

  5. 5

    Pour batter into loaf pan

    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

  6. 6

    Bake until golden brown

    Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Chef Notes & Full Guide

Moist and flavorful homemade banana bread recipe, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

This recipe uses overripe bananas for the best flavor and is easy to make in under an hour.

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.

Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until they're smooth. Add the granulated sugar and mix until well combined.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

💡 Pro Tips

Use overripe bananas for the best flavor

The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread will be.

Don't overmix the batter

Mix the wet and dry ingredients just until combined to avoid a dense bread.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)

250
Calories
5g
Protein
40g
Carbs
10g
Fat
2g
Fiber
20g
Sugar
200mg
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use different types of sugar?
Yes, you can use brown sugar or honey instead of granulated sugar. However, keep in mind that the flavor will be slightly different.
Can I make this recipe in a muffin tin?
Yes, you can make this recipe in a muffin tin. Simply divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes.