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Banana Bread

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Banana bread is a classic, moist, and comforting quick bread made with overripe bananas. It’s easy to prepare, versatile with optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher.
  4. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in any optional mix-ins such as nuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor and sweetness.Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread moist and tender.For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter or oil.The bread tastes even better the next day.Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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