If you love soft, moist, and flavorful banana bread, this One Bowl Banana Bread is the perfect recipe! Made with ripe bananas, pantry staples, and minimal cleanup, this no-fuss banana bread is quick to prepare and always turns out amazing.
Whether you enjoy it warm with butter, as a grab-and-go snack, or with your morning coffee, this classic recipe never disappoints!
Ingredients (Makes 1 Loaf, Serves 8-10)
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 100g (½ cup) brown sugar
- 50g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
- 120ml (½ cup) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
2️⃣ Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mash & Mix
3️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
4️⃣ Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
5️⃣ Sift in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
6️⃣ Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined (don’t overmix!).
Step 4: Add Extras & Bake
7️⃣ Fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts (if using).
8️⃣ Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
9️⃣ Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 5: Cool & Serve
???? Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
1️⃣1️⃣ Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature!
???? Serve with butter, honey, or peanut butter for extra deliciousness!
Nutrition Facts (Per Slice, Approximate)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fat: 12g
(Values may vary based on ingredients used.)
Tips & Tricks for the Best Banana Bread
✅ Use overripe bananas – The riper, the better! Dark brown spots = extra sweetness.
✅ Don’t overmix – Stir until just combined for a soft, tender texture.
✅ Try different add-ins – Mix in coconut, white chocolate, or raisins for variety.
✅ Make it dairy-free – Use coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips.
✅ Store & freeze – Wrap leftovers tightly and freeze for up to 3 months!
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