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Sliced 2-banana bread recipe with walnuts and chocolate

2-Banana Bread Recipe

This 2-banana bread recipe is a straightforward and satisfying way to use ripe bananas. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can enjoy a moist and flavorful loaf of banana bread any time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Bread, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 loaf
Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Large Bowl
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Fork
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
 

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed overripe is best
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened (67g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (192g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom optional
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan. This prevents the bread from sticking.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer.
  • Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Make sure everything is mixed well.
  • Mash the Bananas: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Some small lumps are fine.
  • Combine Wet and Dry: Add the mashed bananas to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread evenly.
  • Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • If you don’t have unsalted butter, you can use salted butter. However, reduce the amount of salt you add later.
  • You can substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a slightly denser, nuttier bread.
  • If you're out of vanilla extract, a dash of almond extract can also work.
Keyword Baking, Banana, Easy, Moist