The Best Banana Bread

Written By Ricky Barnes

My tried & true Banana Bread recipe. At one point, I had to tell my grandma to stop giving me bananas because I was tired of making it. 😂 It’s THAT good.

Supplies/Tools

I generally prefer to use a hand mixer (I love mine with the storage container underneath like THIS ONE) but you could also use a standing mixer. I love a KitchenAid or similar.

I also absolutely love my magnetic stacking measuring spoons. If you have a set on a “key ring” and are tired of taking them apart and everything going all over your drawer or accidentally getting the entire set dirty when you’re trying to measure with one spoon, look into these. You can get them on Amazon or pretty much wherever, at this point. I love that they go down to 1/8 ts (not very common) and they come with a leveler which is 🤌🏼.

Just The Tip: If you are looking for a mixer but not looking to spend full-price, Facebook Marketplace always has them listed!

Recipe

Ingredients

  • • 1.5 c All Purpose Flour

    • 3/4 c Sugar

    • 3 Regular-Sized VERY (very) Ripe Bananas

    • 1 Egg

    • 1/3 c Unsalted Butter — Melted

    • 1 ts GOOD Vanilla

    • 1 ts Baking Soda

    • 1 ts Baking Powder 

    • 1 ts Cinnamon

    • 1/2 ts Salt

    • 1/2 c Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (optional)

    • Brown Sugar (for sprinkling)

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350º.

  • Grease and flour a non-stick loaf pan.

  • Cream butter and sugar with a hand mixer until incorporated (a few minutes).

  • Add in egg, vanilla and bananas. Mix well. It will be lumpy.

  • Add baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon and mix until incorporated.

  • Add flour, 1/3 at a time, and mix until just incorporated. Don’t over mix this!

  • Add in chocolate chips and stir by hand to combine.

  • Pour your batter into you greased/floured loaf pan. 

  • Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. DON’T SKIP THIS PART!

  • Bake for 45 mins until a toothpick inserted directly in the center comes out clean. If you are using 2, smaller loaf pans or muffin pans, your baking time will be cut in half so check around 20 minutes!

  • Remove from oven and let it cool in the pan until you can touch it safely. Invert your banana bread to remove from the pan and let cool on a wire rack.

  • Store in an airtight container, wrapped in parchment paper, and slice as you go to keep it as moist as possible.

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