Irresistible Banana Bread for a Perfect Breakfast
A warm, comforting treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
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- 3large overripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cupunsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cupgranulated sugar
- 2large eggs
- 1 teaspoonpure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cupsall-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
- 1/2 teaspoonground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cupchopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the bananas and whisk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Fold dry ingredients into banana mixture until just combined.
- Fold in optional walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Banana bread freezes well; wrap tightly in plastic wrap for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Calories: 200 kcal per slice
- Protein: 3 g