Banana Bread Recipe

Hey there, meet the superstar of Simply Recipes – the banana bread that’s been stealing hearts for over a decade! Folks whip it up every day, and let me tell you why it’s such a big hit. First things first, it’s the ultimate banana bread recipe – no debate. What makes it so cool? Well, you throw everything into one bowl. No need for fancy mixers, just grab a mixing bowl, a fork for eggs, and a sturdy spoon to mix it all up. Easy peasy!

Feeling adventurous? Toss in a cup of chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips. Fancy making banana nut muffins instead? Go for it! And if you’re really feeling wild, turn it into chocolate banana bread. Trust me; it’s a game-changer.

It’s a timeless recipe that becomes ingrained in your memory, Sourdough Bread or Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread

Last month, I gave it a go, and let me tell you, it was a total blast! Seriously, you’ve got to try it for yourself. The whole experience was fantastic, and the banana bread? Absolute perfection. Don’t pass up the chance to make this delightful treat!

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Banana Bread Recipe

Get ready for a banana bread that's bursting with flavor! This recipe is packed with ripe bananas, sweet raisins, and crunchy toasted walnuts. It's not just any banana bread – it's our absolute favorite for using up those super ripe bananas. Trust me, the overripe ones make it even better!

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Course: Breads, Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Calories: 350kcal

Author: Anne Carter

Servings: 10 people

Equipment

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  Mixing Bowl
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  Measuring Cups
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  Whisk
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  Bread Pan
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  Cooling Rack
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  Plastic Wrap

Ingredients

• ▢ 3 ripe bananas
• ▢ 1/2 cup unsalted butter (8 Tbsp) at room temperature
• ▢ 3/4 Cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• ▢ 1/2 tsp Salt
• ▢ 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
• ▢ 1½ Cups Flour
• ▢ 1 tsp baking soda
• ▢ 1 cup Walnuts
• ▢ 1 cup Walnuts

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F.
• Grease and flour a bread loaf pan. It's the one that's about 9.25 inches long, 5.25 inches wide, and 2.75 inches deep.
• Throw some walnuts into a skillet on low heat. Keep stirring so they don't burn. Once they're lightly roasted, chop them up coarsely and let them cool to room temperature.
• Grab a mixing bowl and soften up 8 tablespoons of butter. Mix it with 3/4 cup of sugar (or honey if that's your thing).
• Mash up some bananas with a fork until they look like chunky applesauce. Toss them into the butter-sugar mix.
• Crack in two eggs and give it all a good mix until everything's blended together.
• In another bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
• Pour this into your banana batter and mix it all in.
• Add in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and throw in those chopped walnuts and some raisins if you fancy them.
• Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
• Stick it in the preheated oven and let it bake at 350°F for about 55-60 minutes. Check if it's done by poking a toothpick into the center – if it comes out clean, you're good to go!
• Once it's out of the oven, let the banana bread chill in the pan for about 10 minutes.
• Then, transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

No mixer is necessary for this recipe, and clean-up is a breeze since you can mix everything in one bowl.

For optimal banana bread, use overripe bananas. Look for yellow peels that are at least half browned, and the bananas inside should be squishy and browning.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g

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• Snow Ice Cream
• Fruit Salad with Whipped Cream

Some Tips for Making Banana Breads

1. Customize with Nuts or Chocolate Chips: When making banana bread, elevate the flavor by adding 1 cup of coarsely chopped nuts or chocolate chips. Lightly toasted chopped walnuts or semisweet chocolate chips work well, but feel free to get creative with your choices. If you’re a fan of pecans, there’s even a dedicated recipe for Butter Pecan Banana Bread.
2. Choose the Right Pan: Opt for a light-colored METAL 9 by 5-inch loaf pan for baking banana bread. Dark-colored pans may scorch the edges. Glass and ceramic pans take longer to bake, around 15 to 20 minutes more, and there’s a risk of the bread collapsing in the center and being underbanked. Stick to the recommended size, as using a smaller pan can result in overflow and an underbanked loaf.
3. Mind the Pan Size: The size of the loaf pan matters. While an 8 ½ by 4 ½-inch pan may seem similar, the 15% difference in volume capacity can significantly impact the final loaf. To avoid spillage and underbaking, stick to the recommended 9 by 5-inch size.
4. Prevent Spillage with a Smaller Pan: If you only have a smaller pan, like an 8 ½ by 4 ½-inch size, you can make it work. Just withhold about 15% of the batter from the pan to prevent spillage over the edges and ensure even baking.
5. Ensure Proper Cooling: After baking, let your banana bread cool to room temperature in the loaf pan before transferring it to an airtight container or wrapping it in foil or plastic wrap for storage. Proper cooling helps maintain the bread’s moisture and flavor.