Easy Banana Bread

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Chido (@rezawaya)

A simple and delicious banana bread recipe that's perfect for using up ripe bananas.

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
1hr 0min
Total Time
1hr 15min
Easy Banana Bread recipe

Ingredients

8 Servings
(1 serving = slice)
  • 2cups
    cake/plain flour
  • 2tsp
    baking powder
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 2piece
    large eggs
  • 1cup
    sugar
  • 4piece
    very ripe bananas
  • 1tsp
    vanilla essence
  • 1tsp
    cinnamon powder (optional)
  • 1/2cup
    oil

How to make Easy Banana Bread

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.

  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until well combined.

    Step 1.1: In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until well combined
    Step 1.2: In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until well combined
  4. Mash the bananas and add them to the egg mixture along with the vanilla essence and cinnamon powder, if using.

    Step 1.1: Mash the bananas and add them to the egg mixture along with the vanilla essence and cinnamon powder, if using
    Step 1.2: Mash the bananas and add them to the egg mixture along with the vanilla essence and cinnamon powder, if using
    Step 1.3: Mash the bananas and add them to the egg mixture along with the vanilla essence and cinnamon powder, if using
    Step 1.4: Mash the bananas and add them to the egg mixture along with the vanilla essence and cinnamon powder, if using
  5. Stir in the oil until well combined.

    Step 1.1: Stir in the oil until well combined
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

    Step 1.1: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined
    Step 1.2: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

    Step 1.1: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan
  8. Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    Step 1.1: Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
    Step 1.2: Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Tips & Tricks

  1. Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.

  2. You can add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.