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The Best Homemade Banana Bread Recipe – Moist, Sweet & Easy
There’s nothing quite as comforting as a freshly baked loaf of homemade banana bread. With its sweet banana flavor, moist crumb, and simple ingredients, this classic quick bread has been a favorite for generations. It’s one of the easiest baking recipes you can master, making it perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven, toasted with butter, or served with coffee, this banana bread is a timeless treat you’ll want to bake again and again.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Beginner-Friendly: No mixer required—just one bowl and simple steps.
- Moist & Flavorful: Perfectly sweet with the rich taste of ripe bananas.
- Versatile: Enjoy plain, or add chocolate chips, walnuts, or raisins.
- Family Favorite: A comforting bake loved by kids and adults alike.
Banana Bread Recipe
Guiseppe
8
5 minutes
55 minutes
359
American
Dessert, Quick Bread
This easy banana bread recipe delivers a perfectly moist, soft loaf with just the right amount of sweetness. Made with ripe bananas, a touch of vanilla, and pantry staples, it’s a fuss-free recipe you can whip up in minutes. Great as a snack, dessert, or breakfast bread, this classic loaf never goes out of style.
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 10 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Directions
- Preheat Oven – Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with oil or butter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients – Mash bananas with a fork. Stir in eggs, oil, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine – Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined (do not overmix).
- Bake – Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, checking as early as 40 minutes. Use the toothpick test (it should come out clean).
- Cool & Serve – Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, slice, and enjoy!