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๐ŸŒ Classic Banana Bread ๐Ÿž

Soft, moist, and full of sweet banana flavor โ€” this classic banana bread is perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a cozy homemade snack!

๐Ÿงพ Ingredients

โ€ข 3 large very ripe bananas, about 1ยฝ cups mashed
โ€ข 120 g / ยฝ cup unsalted butter, melted
โ€ข 150 g / ยพ cup granulated sugar
โ€ข 2 large eggs
โ€ข 1 tsp vanilla extract
โ€ข 190 g / 1ยฝ cups all-purpose flour
โ€ข 1 tsp baking soda
โ€ข ยฝ tsp salt
โ€ข ยฝ tsp ground cinnamon, optional
โ€ข 60 ml / ยผ cup milk

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven
    Preheat oven to 175ยฐC / 350ยฐF. Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the Bananas
    In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add melted butter and mix well.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients
    Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
  5. Combine Batter
    Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture. Add milk and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Bake
    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50โ€“60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool & Serve
    Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10โ€“15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

โœจ Simple, moist, and delicious โ€” a classic banana bread everyone will love! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿž