Classic Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Classic Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 overripe bananas (the blacker the better, unless they're moldy!); 1 cup light brown sugar (packed); 8 tablespoons butter (unsalted), at room temperature; 2 eggs; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional); 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Servings: persons

3 overripe bananas (the blacker the better, unless they're moldy!)
1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
8 tablespoons butter (unsalted), at room temperature
2 eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Move rack to lower-middle position. Generously grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
2
Beat bananas with an electric mixer until smooth. Add brown sugar, butter, and eggs, and mix until completely incorporated.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and beat until smooth, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
4
Stir in the walnuts and/or chocolate chips, if you're using them.
5
Pour batter into prepared pan, and bake for one hour, or until bread is a deep brown and an inserted skewer comes out clean.

1191

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 overripe bananas (the blacker the better, unless they're moldy!), 1 cup light brown sugar (packed), 8 tablespoons butter (unsalted), at room temperature, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Classic Banana Bread falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Banana Bread

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