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30 Minutes Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe

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This easy banana bread recipe is a classic, moist, and flavorful quick bread made with ripe bananas, warming cinnamon, and chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and taste. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this recipe requires minimal ingredients and comes together in under 30 minutes of prep time, followed by a simple oven bake.

Ingredients

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Banana Bread Ingredients

  • 3–4 ripe bananas (about 2 cups mashed)
  • 1/3 cup salted butter (melted)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (212g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (plus extra for topping if desired)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (177℃). Prepare an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan by lightly greasing and dusting it with flour or spraying it well with baking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with the melted butter. Then add the granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Stir everything well using a large wooden spoon until combined and smooth.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt evenly over the banana mixture. Stir gently to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
  4. Mix in Flour and Add-ins: Add the all-purpose flour and chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to the bowl. Stir just until no streaks of flour remain; avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. Then transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  5. Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a knife into the center of the loaf; it should come out clean. Once baked, let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  6. Cool and Serve: After 10 minutes, remove the loaf from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, slice into 10 thick slices and serve. Enjoy your moist and flavorful banana bread!

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
  • You can substitute walnuts with chocolate chips or omit them entirely for a nut-free version.
  • To add extra moisture, consider mixing in 1/4 cup of plain yogurt or applesauce.
  • Store leftover banana bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Freeze any extra slices in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
  • Test doneness early at 50 minutes, as baking times may vary depending on your oven.

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