Best Banana Bread Recipe ππ
Overview:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 loaf
Description:
Indulge in the delightful aroma and taste of this Best Banana Bread recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a quick breakfast on a busy weekday or a delightful treat for your weekend brunch.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adjust oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| 2 | Grease the bottom of a regular loaf pan or grease and flour the bottom and sides of a nonstick 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. |
| 3 | In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and chopped walnuts or pecans. Set aside. |
| 4 | In a separate medium bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, plain yogurt, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract using a wooden spoon. |
| 5 | Gently fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients using a rubber spatula. Mix until just combined, making sure the batter looks thick and chunky. Avoid overmixing. |
| 6 | Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. |
| 7 | Bake in the preheated oven for about 55 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. |
| 8 | Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. |
| 9 | Once cooled, wrap the banana bread tightly with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or on the counter for up to 2 days. Enjoy! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 265.4
- Fat: 13.4g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7g
- Cholesterol: 51.2mg
- Sodium: 231.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 32.6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 12.6g
- Protein: 5.2g
Keywords:
Breads, Grains, Fruit, Nuts, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Recipe Notes:
- For added flavor and texture, you can mix in chocolate chips or dried fruit along with the nuts.
- Make sure to use ripe bananas for the best taste in your banana bread.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep the bread moist and fresh.
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg.
