Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
- Stir in sugars, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Fold dry ingredients into banana mixture until just combined.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. Optional add-ins include nuts or chocolate chips. Store at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Warm slices in microwave for a fresh-from-the-oven taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg