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Ultimate Banana Bread

A foolproof recipe for ultimate banana bread, offering a tender, moist crumb loaded with natural banana flavor.

Level Easy Prep 15 min Cook 60 min Servings 8 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

75 min

Makes 8 servings

Prep 15m

Cook 60m

Level Easy

About this recipe

A foolproof recipe for ultimate banana bread, offering a tender, moist crumb loaded with natural banana flavor.

The ultimate banana bread recipe featuring sweet overripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and a wonderfully moist crumb.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs (beaten)
4 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

Loaf pan 9x5-inch
Large mixing bowl
Whisk
Wire cooling rack

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
Stir the beaten eggs, mashed ripe bananas, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined and no flour pockets remain.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
60 min
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories 240

Protein 4g

Carbs 38g

Fat 9g

Fiber 2g

Sugar 20g

Sodium 220mg

Serving Size 1 slice

Cooking Timeline

Prep 15 min

Cook 60 min

Total 75 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.5 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.8
Presentation 9.2
Nutrition 7.5
Value 9.5
Instructions 9.5
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 9.5
Would Make Again 9.8

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An absolute classic recipe that delivers a moist, perfectly sweet banana bread every single time.

Pros

Simple ingredients
Incredibly moist texture
Easy to follow instructions

Cons

Requires very ripe bananas for best results

Overview

The ultimate banana bread recipe featuring sweet overripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and a wonderfully moist crumb.

AI Insights

Summary

A foolproof recipe for ultimate banana bread, offering a tender, moist crumb loaded with natural banana flavor.

Tips

Use heavily spotted or black bananas for the sweetest flavor
Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and light
Cover the loaf with foil halfway through baking if the top is browning too quickly