Banana Bread is one of those delicious desserts that can be made at a moments notice and is perfect with a cup of hot tea or coffee. The next time you are in a pinch, look up this recipe and make a batch!
When my kids were little and we were dirt poor, one of my favorite recipes to make was banana bread. It was simple and easy and used only a few pantry ingredients. I would wait until bananas were on sale and then I would buy up a bunch and make a few loaves of my made from scratch banana bread.
I gave them as gifts at Christmas and for birthdays because I couldn't afford to do much else. Over the years though, even though money is no longer an issue and my kids are all grown up, this recipe has stayed a family favorite and to this day brings back so many memories of laughter and love in the kitchen with my kids making a batch.
When I looked back on my blog, I could not believe that I had never shared this recipe with you, so today I am sharing this easy peasy recipe with you!
How to Make Banana Bread
This really is the best banana bread recipe, period. You can mix everything in one bowl, you can vary the amount of sugar or bananas. And the secret to its great flavor? Melted butter.
Here is what you need to make this:
- 2 to 3 very ripe bananas, peeled
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar (1/2 cup if you would like it less sweet, 1 cup if sweeter)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
Mix everything together and place in a loaf pan. I like the Pyrex type glass dish as things don't stick as bad as they do with metal pans.
The best bananas to use for banana bread are those that are over-ripe. The yellow peels should be at least half browned, and the bananas inside squishy and browning.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and butter a 4×8-inch loaf pan. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
Mix in the baking soda and salt. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour at 350°F (175°C), or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
And that is it! The perfect easy recipe that will make one of the best tasting dishes you will ever make. Be sure and use a bread knife to cut your loaf with because the serrated teeth will allow it to make clean cuts and not tear your bread apart.
When your family walks in smelling this, they will feel loved and adored 🙂
Banana Bread – the Best Made From Scratch Recipe
This banana bread is so moist and delicious. It's easy to make and can be frozen for later
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 very ripe bananas, peeled
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup if you would like it less sweet, 1 cup if sweeter
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and butter a 4x8-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour at 350°F (175°C), or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool completely on a rack. Remove the banana bread from the pan. Slice and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 239Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 195mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 1gSugar: 24gProtein: 3g
