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 generously with baking spray to ensure the bread does not stick.

In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas well. Add the melted butter to the bananas and stir to combine thoroughly. Then incorporate the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well with a large wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth and uniform.

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

Add the all-purpose flour and the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips into the mixture. Stir just until you see no streaks of flour remaining; do not overmix to keep the bread tender.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a knife into the center; it should come out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Once fully cooled, slice the bread into 10 thick slices and serve. Enjoy fresh or store for later.