Go Back
Old-Fashioned Banana Bread Like Your Grandmother Made: A Timeless, Comforting Classic finished dish

Old-Fashioned Banana Bread Like Your Grandmother Made: A Timeless, Comforting Classic

Recipe card for Old-Fashioned Banana Bread Like Your Grandmother Made: A Timeless, Comforting Classic.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course: Baking
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the melted butter, followed by the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  5. Add Optional Ingredients: If desired, fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
  6. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Check at the 50-minute mark to avoid overbaking.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!