Description
A simple and nostalgic banana bread recipe that transforms overripe bananas into a moist and flavorful loaf.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 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
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then incorporate the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
- If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with butter, or enjoy a slice with ice cream for a dessert treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg