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Banana Bread

Banana Bread

A moist and flavorful loaf made with ripe bananas and pantry staples. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar granulated or brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Stir in chocolate chips or nuts, if desired.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack. Slice and enjoy!