Banana Bread Recipe 2 Bananas
This Banana Bread Recipe 2 Bananas combines ripe bananas, sugar, butter, and vanilla for a rich, moist loaf that’s easy to make and delicious.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (1 large, 1 medium)
- Fork or potato masher
- Whisk or wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- 8×4-inch loaf pan
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup 115g unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ cup 150g sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups 190g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mash the Bananas
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas using a fork until smooth. A few small lumps are perfectly fine.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
- Add melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well. Then stir in sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
Step 5: Mix Batter
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6: Add Extras
- Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if you like a little extra texture and flavor.
Step 7: Pour into Pan
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Step 8: Bake
- Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 9: Cool
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.