Banana Bread

A moist, tender banana bread made with ripe bananas, warm spices, and simple pantry ingredients for an easy homemade treat.

This banana bread is soft, fragrant, and perfectly moist, making it ideal for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. It uses very ripe bananas to deliver natural sweetness and a rich banana flavor, while a touch of cinnamon adds warmth. The recipe is simple, beginner-friendly, and a great way to use up overripe bananas.

Ingredients

• 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth, then stir in the melted butter.
3. Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
6. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
9. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.