banana bread.

Here’s a classic, moist banana bread recipe—easy to make and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert 🍌🍞

Classic Banana Bread

Ingredients (1 loaf)

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed

• 3/4 cup sugar (can use brown sugar for extra flavor)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven

   • 350°F (175°C)

   • Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

2. Mix wet ingredients

   • In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Combine dry ingredients

   • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.

4. Combine wet and dry

   • Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.

   • Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips.

5. Bake

   • Pour batter into prepared pan.

   • Bake 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

   • If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil after 40 minutes.

6. Cool and serve

   • Cool in the pan 10–15 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.

Tips for Perfect Banana Bread

• Use very ripe bananas (brown spots = sweeter and more flavorful).

• Don’t overmix—keeps the bread tender and moist.

• For extra moisture, stir in 1/4 cup yogurt or sour cream.

• For a twist, add cinnamon, nutmeg, or a swirl of peanut butter.

If you want, I can also give you a high-protein banana bread version or a moist, ultra-rich bakery-style banana bread recipe that’s perfect for winter baking.