How to Make Simple Banana Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banana bread is a classic recipe that has been a staple in many kitchens for generations. Its moist texture, sweet flavor, and ease of preparation have made it a beloved treat for breakfast or dessert. This simple recipe for banana bread is perfect for using up overripe bananas, and it requires just a few basic ingredients that you probably already have on hand.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 8x4-inch loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Mash bananas in another bowl and stir in eggs and sugar.
  • Stir the flour mixture into the banana mixture just to combine, then fold in walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely. Slice and serve.
  • Nutrition

    237 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 180mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 235mg