Simple Banana Bread Recipe

If you are looking for a Quick and Simple Banana Bread Recipe, you have found it. This is a no-frills easy banana bread that keeps it basic. The quick bread loaf has a mild banana flavor and perfect texture, not too moist and not too dry.

Simple Banana Bread Recipe

This banana bread recipe is basic. Not basic in a bad way, I just mean it’s a no frills recipe. Sometimes that is what you want. A classic, mild flavored banana bread without any extras.

What Can You Put In Banana Bread

Of course, you can always add the extras if you want. Any kind of nuts that you like, walnuts are a popular choice for banana bread. Chocolate chips are always a welcome addition too.

Do Bananas Have To Be Overripe For Banana Bread

Yes. You want those bananas turning brown. Not only does this make them easy to incorporate into the batter, but, the sweetness and banana flavor is amplified. If you don’t have overripe bananas you can wrap your bananas in foil and bake for 10-15 minutes at 350ºF in the oven. This works in a pinch.

How Do You Store Banana Bread

Let the banana bread completely cool before wrapping or transferring to a container. Otherwise the moisture from the banana bread will get trapped and cause it to get damp. I like to gently wrap my banana bread in a paper towel and then foil and keep at room temp. I find this is the best way to prevent a moisture issue.

What Do You Need For Banana Bread (screenshot for grocery list) 

• All Purpose Flour
• Baking Powder
• Bananas
• Butter
• Sugar
• Vanilla
• Eggs

How To Make Banana Bread

1. Combine dry ingredients. Set aside.
2. Mix mashed banana and melted butter until combined. Then add sugar, vanilla and eggs. Mix.
3. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until no lumps remain.
4. Transfer to a greased or parchment lined loaf pan.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes at 350ºF.

Here are a few more ways to use up those ripe bananas:

Glazed Buttermilk Banana Cake
Banana Bread Breakfast Muffins
Chocolate Glazed Banana Donuts
Fried Honey Bananas
Banana Breakfast Smoothie

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Tools You Need for this Recipe: Loaf Pan +Hand Mixer

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Quick and Simple Banana Bread Recipe

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

If you are looking for a Quick and Simple Banana Bread Recipe, you have found it. This is a no-frills easy banana bread that keeps it basic. The quick bread loaf has a mild banana flavor and perfect texture, not too moist and not too dry.

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Ingredients

• 1½ Cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 3 Extra Ripe Bananas, (mashed)
• 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, (melted)
• 1/2 Cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 2 Large Eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF
2. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. Mix mashed banana and melted butter until combined. Then add sugar, vanilla and eggs. Mix.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until no lumps remain.
5. Transfer to a greased or parchment lined loaf pan.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.

Nutrition Information

Yield 8 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 244Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 62mgSodium 345mgCarbohydrates 41gFiber 2gSugar 18gProtein 5g

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