Description
This banana bread recipe with 2 bananas is the perfect way to use up ripe bananas and create a soft, moist, and flavorful loaf. Made with simple ingredients, this recipe is easy to prepare and delivers a naturally sweet banana taste with a tender crumb. Whether for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this quick bread is sure to be a favorite in your home!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup milk (or yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Instructions
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Preheat the oven & prepare the pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
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Mash the bananas
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
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Mix the wet ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas until well combined.
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Combine the dry ingredients
- In another large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
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Mix the batter
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
- Stir gently until just combined (do not overmix).
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Fold in optional add-ins
- If using, gently fold in chocolate chips or nuts at this stage.
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Pour & bake
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool & serve
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack.
- Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- Use overripe bananas – The riper, the better! They add more natural sweetness and moisture.
- Don’t overmix the batter – Stir just until combined to avoid a dense loaf.
- Check early – Start testing for doneness at 45 minutes to prevent overbaking.
- Add a crunchy topping – Sprinkle some brown sugar or cinnamon sugar before baking for a caramelized crust.
- Store properly – Keep at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread, banana loaf, easy banana bread, moist banana bread, homemade banana bread, 2 bananas recipe, breakfast bread, quick bread, sweet bread