Basic Banana Bread

This will be your go to banana bread recipe! This timeless recipe is a favorite among my family due to it’s moist texture, sweet flavor, and simple ingredients. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, banana bread is a great option to hone your skills in the kitchen.

I have found that the perfect banana bread starts with ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor. Mash them well and incorporate them into your batter along with staple ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. For an extra twist, consider adding nuts, chocolate chips, or a dash of cinnamon for added depth of flavor. The key to a moist and tender banana bread lies in not overmixing the batter – just combine the ingredients until they are incorporated.

Once your banana bread is baking in the oven, your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked goods. Be patient as it bakes to perfection, and enjoy the reward of a golden-brown loaf that is sure to delight your taste buds. We always add a dollop of butter on the warm bread, timeless classic that never disappoints. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake up a storm with this beloved recipe!

• 3 very ripe bananas, (medium/large)

• ½ cup unsalted butter, (8 Tbsp) at room temperature

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Chocolate chips

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a bread loaf pan 

• In a mixing bowl, cream together 8 Tbsp softened butter and 3/4 cup sugar (or honey if using honey).

• Mash bananas with a fork until the consistency of chunky applesauce and add them to the batter along with 2 eggs, mixing until blended. 

• In a separate bowl, whisk together: 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 tsp of baking soda and 1/2 tsp of salt then add to batter.

• Add 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract and mix in chocolate chips. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350˚F for 60 min or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean