Description
A beloved classic that transforms ripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf, perfect for snacks or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1/3 cup melted butter (or vegetable oil for non-dairy alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Mix in the honey and vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle in the baking soda and salt, mixing until evenly incorporated.
- Add in the cinnamon if desired.
- Fold in the flour, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or honey. Pairs well with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg