Easy Banana Bread

This is the moist and delicious banana bread recipe that you have been looking for. You can even mix this one by hand, no need to get out that big mixer! It is also a great recipe to use up those over-ripe bananas that nobody ate through the week.

This is such an easy recipe that even if you don’t consider yourself a “baker” you can make this! I call that a foolproof recipe.

If you are looking for a muffin option, check out this recipe for banana bread muffins. It is made with vanilla yogurt to lessen the amount of butter used, so I think you could consider it a healthier option too!

How to Speed Up Ripening Bananas

You may even want to buy some extra bananas to over-ripen just for this recipe! To speed up the ripening process you can place your bananas in a paper bag with the top folded over to trap in the ripening gases.

If you already have one or two overripe bananas place those in the bag too. This will increase the amount of gas (ethylene) needed to ripen the bananas. You could also add an apple if you do not have additional ripe bananas.

Banana Bread Ingredients

You probably have most of these banana bread ingredients on hand already! The only thing you need to do now is make sure you have some REALLY ripe or over-ripened bananas that have started to brown and get really soft and sugary!

• 3-4 over-ripe soft bananas
• 1 stick room temp or softened butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

How to Make Easy Banana Bread

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a loaf pan by spraying it with baking spray or greasing it lightly with oil.

In a small bowl mash 3 bananas using the back of a fork.

In a mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugar.

Stir in the mashed bananas, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and ½ teaspoon salt.

Place a mesh colander over the bowl and sift in 1 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon baking powder

Place in the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, until cooked through. Insert a toothpick all the way into the center, if it comes out clean it is cooked through.

TIP: If the edges and top start to brown too much you can lightly tent some foil over the top of the banana bread for the last 10-15 minutes.

Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before turning it out.

Storing

Store any leftover banana bread at room temp either wrapped in foil or in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezing

Yes, you can freeze your baked banana bread. Make sure it is completely cooled and wrap in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer baggie or freezer safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

To thaw simply place the frozen bread on the counter at room temp for a couple hours.

Easy Banana Bread Recipe