Banana Bread Recipe

Vanessa Nungari 664638

Ingredients:

3 ripe bananas, mashed

½ cup (115g) butter, melted

¾ cup (150g) sugar (white or brown)

2 eggs, beaten

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

½ cup (75g) chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients – In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients – Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.

4. Mix Batter – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.

5. Bake – Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
   
   

6. Cool & Serve – Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!