There’s nothing quite like the comforting smell of banana bread baking in the oven. Whether you enjoy it as a quick breakfast, a mid-morning snack, or a sweet dessert, banana bread is a versatile and satisfying treat that can be enjoyed any time of day. Plus, it’s a great way to use up overripe bananas that would otherwise go to waste. Here are a few simple and satisfying banana bread recipes that are sure to become favorites in your household.
Classic Banana Bread
Ingredients:
– 3 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1/3 cup melted butter
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– Pinch of salt
– 3/4 cup sugar
– 1 large egg, beaten
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Stir in the melted butter.
4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
5. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
6. Gently fold in the flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Ingredients:
– 3 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1/2 cup melted butter
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– Pinch of salt
– 3/4 cup sugar
– 1 large egg, beaten
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Stir in the melted butter.
4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
5. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
6. Gently fold in the flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Vegan Banana Bread
Ingredients:
– 3 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– Pinch of salt
– 1/2 cup maple syrup
– 1/4 cup almond milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Stir in the melted coconut oil.
4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
5. Stir in the maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
6. Gently fold in the whole wheat flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
No matter which recipe you choose, you can’t go wrong with homemade banana bread. So next time you have ripe bananas on hand, whip up a loaf of this classic treat and enjoy it any time of day.
