Ingredients
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- 3 overripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (or white sugar)
- 2 eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
- ½ cup melted butter (or oil for dairy-free)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: chocolate chips, walnuts, cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt).
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed (don’t overmix).
- Fold in optional ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from the pan. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra moisture, add Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- For a healthier option, replace half the sugar with honey or maple syrup.
- To make it gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- To make it vegan, use flax eggs and replace butter with oil.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg