A classic favorite, banana bread is deliciously sweet and moist, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a warm and comforting snack. This easy recipe is excellent for beginner bakers and experienced bakers alike because it only needs basic ingredients and only needs one bowl.

How to make banana bread here are ingredients and recipe!

Banana Bread Preparation and serving

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Total Time 70 mins

Servings 8 to 10 servings

Yield 1 loaf

Ingredients:

3–4 ripe bananas (mashed)

1/3 cup melted butter

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Pinch of salt

3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

1 beaten egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan.

Mash the Bananas:
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth.

Add Melted Butter:
Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.

Mix in Sugar, Egg, and Vanilla:
Add sugar, the beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.

Add Baking Soda and Salt:
Sprinkle in the baking soda and a pinch of salt. Mix to blend.

Add the Flour:
Gently stir in the flour until just combined. Don’t overmix.

Pour into Loaf Pan:
Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan and smooth the top.

Bake:
Bake for 50–60 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center — it should come out clean.

Cool:
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve:

You can serve banana bread in all sorts of delicious ways. A warm, old-fashioned twist can be achieved by toasting a piece and spreading a pat of butter on top. Attempt spreading a layer of cream cheese for a tangy, creamy contrast. It also makes an awesome dessert when paired with a dollop of chocolate sauce or a spoonful of vanilla ice cream. They can be enhanced in terms of taste and looks by introducing fresh fruit like sliced bananas, berries, or even a fruit compote.