Amazing Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.75 cup All-Purpose Flour (spooned, fluffed, and leveled)
• 1 tsp Baking Soda (leavening agent)
• 1 tsp Salt (enhances flavor)
• 0.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon (optional warming spice)
• 430 g Ripe Bananas (roasted first, then mashed; about 3 medium bananas)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature, softened)
• 0.75 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
• 2 count Eggs (large, room temperature)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure)
• 1 cup Chopped Walnuts (toasted; optional)
• 0.5 cup Chocolate Chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F and allow it to preheat fully.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Roast Bananas

   Place the bananas on a baking tray and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes until the skins are blackened.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 350°F

3. Cool Bananas

   Remove the tray and let the bananas cool on a rack for about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

4. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT7M

5. Mash Bananas

   Measure 430 g of the roasted bananas and mash them in a bowl, leaving a few small chunks if you like texture.

   Time: PT5M

6. Soften Butter

   If the butter is still firm, microwave in 10‑second bursts at 50 % power until soft enough for a finger to indent.

   Time: PT2M

7. Cream Butter and Sugar

   In the stand mixer bowl, add the softened butter and light brown sugar. Mix on high for 3 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.

   Time: PT5M

8. Add Eggs and Vanilla

   Crack each egg into a small bowl, then add to the mixer one at a time, mixing briefly after each. Add the vanilla extract and mix until just incorporated.

   Time: PT2M

9. Incorporate Mashed Bananas

   Add the mashed bananas to the butter‑egg mixture and mix on low for about 1 minute until just combined.

   Time: PT1M

10. Fold in Dry Ingredients

    Add the dry ingredient mixture to the batter. Mix on low until just combined, then finish folding by hand with a spatula until no flour streaks remain.

    Time: PT3M

11. Prepare Pan and Transfer Batter

    Spray the 9×5‑inch loaf pan, line with parchment if desired, pour in the batter, and smooth the top with a spatula.

    Time: PT2M

12. Bake Banana Bread

    Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Time: PT55M

    Temperature: 350°F

13. Cool and Store

    Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for an additional 15 minutes before slicing.

    Time: PT25M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

1 g