Description
A moist and easy banana bread recipe perfect for beginners, using simple ingredients and clear instructions for a foolproof baking experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup whole milk mixed with 1 tbsp lemon juice (or use buttermilk or sour cream)
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it well.
- Cream the softened butter with both sugars in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Stir in the mashed bananas until well combined.
- Mix in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda evenly.
- Alternate adding half the milk mixture and half the flour, stirring gently each time until just combined. Repeat with the remaining milk and flour.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Cover the top with foil if it browns too quickly during baking.
- This recipe can be baked as muffins; reduce baking time to 20–25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg