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Banana Bread on a cutting board with walnuts, raisins, and ripe bananas to make healthy Banana Bread

Easy Banana Bread

My simple, reliable recipe for moist and delicious banana bread. It’s packed with real banana flavor and you can add optional walnuts and raisins. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 very ripe bananas, medium/large, mashed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional:
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • ½ cup raisins

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch Loaf Pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • Fork
  • Whisk or Spatula
  • Wire Cooling Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat & Prep: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour loaf pan. Toast and chop walnuts if using.
  2. Cream: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add Wet: Add mashed bananas and eggs. Mix until blended.
  4. Combine Dry: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine All: Add dry ingredients to wet. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Add Extras: Stir in vanilla. Fold in walnuts and raisins if using.
  7. Bake: Pour into pan. Bake 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if top browns too fast.
  8. Cool: Rest in pan 10 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Ripe Bananas: Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
  • Don't Overmix: Mix only until combined for tender bread.
  • Storage: Store cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days, or freeze up to 3 months.