Description
A moist and flavorful banana bread made with common pantry staples, perfect for using overripe bananas.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 overripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- 2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mash the overripe bananas and stir them into the mixture until well combined. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf tender.
- 6. If desired, toss the chocolate chips or chopped nuts with 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour to prevent them from sinking, then gently fold them into the batter.
- 7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.