Banana Bread Recipe: The Best Homemade Classic
A moist, classic banana bread recipe made with ripe bananas, butter, and simple pantry staples. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar brown or white
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts optional
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- 2. Mash ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- 3. Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- 4. Sift in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; fold gently.
- 5. Add chocolate chips or nuts if desired, then pour batter into loaf pan.
- 6. Bake 50–60 minutes until golden and toothpick comes out clean.
- 7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
Do not overmix the batter; it keeps the bread tender.
Bread can be frozen for up to 3 months.