Description
Homemade Banana Bread Bliss brings comfort and sweetness straight from grandma’s kitchen. Classic ingredients meld into a delightful treat that warms hearts and satisfies cravings with each tender, aromatic slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (460 grams) mashed bananas
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams/8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/3 cup (80 grams) plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (100 grams) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a loaf pan with non-stick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly mash ripe bananas until they reach a smooth consistency, leaving a few small chunks for enhanced texture.
- Integrate softened butter into the mashed bananas, then vigorously whisk in brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and yogurt until the mixture becomes uniform and creamy.
- Create a separate bowl and delicately combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon using a whisk, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the banana mixture, stirring minimally to maintain a tender bread texture and prevent toughness.
- Incorporate optional nuts or chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter with gentle folding motions.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface to create an even top.
- Bake for approximately 50-60 minutes, monitoring closely and testing doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center – it should emerge clean or with minimal moist crumbs.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling before slicing to maintain optimal moisture and texture.
Notes
- Customize the texture by adjusting banana mashing levels, from ultra-smooth to chunky, depending on personal preference.
- Swap traditional ingredients for dietary needs, like using gluten-free flour, plant-based butter, or egg substitutes for vegan versions.
- Enhance nutritional value by incorporating whole wheat flour, reducing sugar, or adding nutrient-rich mix-ins like chia seeds or ground flaxseed.
- Prevent dryness by ensuring bananas are very ripe, which increases natural sweetness and moisture content for a more tender bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg