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Banana Banana Bread

Banana Banana Bread

There are banana breads, and then there is THIS banana bread. Every loaf that comes out of the oven fills the kitchen with a warm, caramelized sweetness that instantly pulls everyone in from the other room. Whether you are baking it for a lazy Sunday morning, a cozy afternoon snack, or simply because you have a bunch of overripe bananas begging for a second life, this recipe will become your permanent go-to.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2-3 overripe bananas, mashed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
    2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
    3. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
    4. Stir the eggs and mashed bananas into the butter mixture until fully blended.
    5. Fold the banana mixture into the flour mixture, stirring just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
    6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
    7. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
    8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use bananas with dark, heavily spotted peels for the sweetest, most intense flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter — stir only until the flour is just incorporated to keep the loaf tender.
  • Start checking for doneness around the 55-minute mark since ovens vary.
  • Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap or foil to lock in moisture.
  • Stores well at room temperature for up to 4 days. Freezes for up to 3 months.
  • For mix-ins, fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips or chopped walnuts before baking.
 

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 231
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g (13% DV)
    • Fiber: 2 g
    • Sugars: 16 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 9 g (11% DV)
    • Saturated Fat: 5 g (26% DV)
  • Cholesterol: 51 mg (17% DV)
  • Sodium: 226 mg (10% DV)
  • Vitamin C: 3 mg (4% DV)
  • Calcium: 21 mg (2% DV)
  • Iron: 1 mg (7% DV)
  • Potassium: 182 mg (4% DV)