Go Back
–+ servings
Banana bread sliced on a wire rack with a banana to the right
Print Recipe
5 from 7 votes

Easy Banana Bread Recipe

This easy banana bread recipe is super moist every time, requiring only 20 minutes of prep, a few easy steps, and a handful of basic ingredients to make. With nuts or chocolate chips, or just plain, you really can’t go wrong!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, New England
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Grace Vallo

Equipment

  • 9x5" pan
  • Potato masher (or fork for mashing)

Ingredients

  • 4 medium bananas overripe (at least speckled)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips optional
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375℉. Grease a 9x5” loaf pan with cooking spray (oil), not butter.
  • In a large bowl, use a potato masher to mash peeled bananas into a smooth purée.
  • Add beaten egg, melted and cooled butter, and vanilla. Stir until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if desired.
  • Fill greased pan with batter, smoothing out the batter into an even layer.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Place a piece of foil loosely over the loaf after 30 minutes.
  • Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning onto a wire-rack, or enjoying warm!

Video

Notes

  • Use medium bananas, not small or large.
  • I recommend using bananas that are at least speckled for banana bread. You can use bananas that are overripe as well. Very ripe bananas are easier to mash, sweeter, and more flavorful.
  • Measure dry ingredients carefully!
  • 1/3 cup butter is 5 1/3 tablespoons (which is marked on a stick of butter).
    I recommend using no more than 1 cup of mix-ins (chocolate chips, walnuts or both).

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice (with nuts and chips) | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg