5 from 6 votes
Banana Bread
Tender, moist, and made with pantry staples, this is truly the Best Banana Bread Recipe. 3 ripe bananas help naturally sweeten the bread and keep it extra moist while cinnamon adds hints of warm flavor throughout. Easy to freeze too!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
1
loaf
Calories:
2760 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 Cup butter Softened (1 Stick, salted
- 3/4 Cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg large
- 3 banana Mashed, ripe
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°f (175°C). Prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light in color and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next one.
- Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45 Minutes, or the center of the banana bread comes out clean when a toothpick is inserted into it.
- Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
2760kcal
(138%)
Carbohydrates
425g
(142%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
105g
(162%)
Saturated Fat
62g
(310%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Trans Fat
4g
(200%)
Cholesterol
571mg
(190%)
Sodium
1416mg
(59%)
Potassium
2101mg
(45%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
195g
(390%)
Vitamin A
3541IU
(71%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
317mg
(32%)
Iron
15mg
(83%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 loaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2760
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2760kcal | 138% |
| Carbohydrates | 425g | 142% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 105g | 162% |
| Saturated Fat | 62g | 310% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Trans Fat | 4g | 200% |
| Cholesterol | 571mg | 190% |
| Sodium | 1416mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 2101mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 195g | 390% |
| Vitamin A | 3541IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 317mg | 32% |
| Iron | 15mg | 83% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.