Classic Banana Bread
A moist and flavorful dessert or snack perfect for using up overripe bananas, customizable with nuts and chocolate.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
- 1/3 cup honey Can be substituted with granulated sugar.
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can be swapped for gluten-free flour blend.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) Adds a warm spice flavor.
- 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips (optional) Feel free to experiment with different add-ins.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mix the mashed bananas with honey and melted butter.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the baking soda and salt, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour and mix until just incorporated.
- If desired, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Classis Banana Bread is delightful warm or at room temperature. Serves great with butter or cream cheese. Store in plastic wrap for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week. For longer storage, freeze slices or the whole loaf.