The Best Banana Bread Recipe

Super moist and incredibly delicious!

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed with a fork
• ½ cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup white sugar (or use 1 scant cup of honey if you prefer)
• 3 eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl using a fork until smooth. Set aside.
3. Cream the butter and sugar (or honey) together in a separate bowl until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the mashed bananas and any optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, if using. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
9. Cool the bread in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and enjoy the best banana bread you’ll ever taste! It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.