Description
This classic banana bread recipe is moist, flavorful, and packed with delicious add-ins like chocolate chips, walnuts, cinnamon, and fresh blueberries. Perfectly spiced and easy to prepare, it makes for a comforting breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2–3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter (or oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ¾ cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mash bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, leaving some small chunks if you prefer a bit of texture.
- Combine wet ingredients: Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and whisk everything together until fully combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture and gently fold them together until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in the chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and blueberries evenly into the batter.
- Fill loaf pan: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake: Bake the banana bread for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool bread: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Slice the banana bread and enjoy warm or at room temperature for a delicious treat.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute melted butter with oil or a vegan butter alternative.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture in the bread.
- You can omit the chocolate chips, walnuts, or blueberries if desired, or substitute with other nuts and dried fruits.
- Bananas should be very ripe with brown spots for optimal sweetness and moisture.
- Store banana bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread, chocolate chip banana bread, homemade banana bread, easy banana bread recipe, blueberry banana bread, walnut banana bread
