4.8 from 165 votes
Easy Banana Bread
This Classic Banana Bread Recipe is a timeless favorite that's perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Made with ripe bananas, warm spices, and a hint of vanilla, this bread is moist, tender, and loaded with flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12
Calories: 231 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Bread , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 bananas ripe, mashed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup butter unsalted, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Generously grease a loaf pan or spray it with cooking spray. I used a 12x4.5 inch loaf pan, but a regular size loaf pan will work as well.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with either a fork or a potato masher.
- Add the rest of the ingredients together and mix with a whisk. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides if needed.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes to one hour, or until you insert a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean.
- Cool for a few minutes in the pan, then let it come to room temperature on a cooling rack. Cut into slices and serve.
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Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more moist your bread will be.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense bread. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Add mix-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits for added texture and flavor.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing. Cutting into a hot loaf can cause it to crumble or fall apart.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
188mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
227IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 227IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.