Description
An easy and moist banana bread recipe using only two ripe bananas. Perfect when you’re short on fruit but want a full-flavored loaf.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter (or oil)
1/3 cup milk, yogurt, or sour cream
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Optional: chocolate chips, nuts, or berries
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
2. Mash bananas in a large bowl.
3. Add eggs, butter, milk, sugars, and vanilla. Mix well.
4. Stir in flour, baking soda, powder, and salt until just combined.
5. Fold in any optional mix-ins.
6. Pour into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 60–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let cool 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
For best flavor, use very ripe bananas with brown spots.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze slices individually.
Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or a sprinkle of sugar on top before baking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg