Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe

Preheat your oven to 350℉ (177℃). Lightly grease and flour an 8.5×4.5-inch loaf pan or spray it with baking spray to prevent sticking.

In a large bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas with the melted salted butter. Then add granulated sugar, the beaten egg, and pure vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly with a large wooden spoon until well blended.

Sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt evenly over the banana mixture. Stir again to combine all ingredients uniformly.

Gradually add the all-purpose flour and the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to the wet mixture. Stir gently just until no streaks of flour remain, being careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake the banana bread for 50 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. After baking, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Remove the bread from the pan and transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice into 10 thick slices and serve. Enjoy your delicious homemade banana bread!