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Easy Banana Bread Recipe

Easy Banana Bread

This banana bread recipe uses exactly three bananas for a deep, rich banana flavor without making the bread too dense. The combination of brown sugar and cinnamon creates a caramel-like sweetness that feels indulgent. It's a forgiving recipe perfect for beginners, yielding bakery-quality results with simple pantry staples.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (210g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup light or dark brown sugar (165g)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1¾ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas, 430g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or baking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the brown sugar and butter together on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the bowl between eggs. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Gently mix in mashed bananas using a spatula, then add dry ingredients and fold together until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use very ripe, spotty bananas for best flavor. Don't overmix the batter to keep bread tender. Can add walnuts, chocolate chips, or coconut for variations. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage.