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Easy Banana Bread Recipe

Easy banana bread recipe. Homemade banana bread made with simple ingredients. Makes 1 loaf.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana, bread
Servings: 8
Calories: 304kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 5 bananas
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • nuts (optional)
  • dash salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • In a large bowl combine 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Mix
  • In a separate bowl bring together 5 mashed bananas, 1/2 cup melted butter, 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, nuts (optional.) Mix
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry and combine using a spatula. Do not over mix.
  • Spray a bread pan with cooking spray and pour bread mixture into pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 350° for 55-65 minutes. Until fully cooked in the center.

Notes

Banana Bread Muffins
Using the same ingredients and instructions, make your batter. 
Spray a muffin tin and fill with batter approximately ¾th the way full.
Bake in 375° preheated oven for 18-22 minutes.
Allow to cool. 
*Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary based on brands of ingredients used and cooking methods. 

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg