5 Best Banana Bread Recipes: Yummy, Delicious And Easy
Here are five delicious banana bread recipes, each with its own twist:
1. Classic Banana Bread
Ingredients:
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas and melted butter.
3. Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4. Stir in baking soda, salt, and flour until just combined.
5. Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Ingredients:
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips (or more, as desired)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
3. Add flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring until just combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips.
5. Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
3. Healthy Banana Bread
Ingredients:
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together mashed bananas, coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, stirring until just combined.
4. Fold in chopped nuts if desired.
5. Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
4. Vegan Banana Bread
Ingredients:
4 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup almond milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix mashed bananas, coconut oil, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond milk in a large bowl.
3. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, stirring until just combined.
4. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
5. Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan before moving to a wire rack.
5. Gluten-Free Banana Bread
Ingredients:
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups gluten-free flour blend
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
3. Add gluten-free flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, mixing until combined.
4. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
5. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
These variations should cover different dietary needs and flavor preferences while still delivering a moist and tasty banana bread!
