overripe bananas
A simple and delicious recipe using overripe bananas to make moist banana bread with optional nuts.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 large overripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth.
- Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
This banana bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack, and uses overripe bananas for added sweetness.