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Weekend Banana Bread Recipe Easy Homemade Banana Bread Kids Will Love

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An easy and delicious banana bread recipe made with simple ingredients that kids love. Perfectly moist and tender, this homemade banana bread is a weekend staple.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 330g mashed / approximately 1 1/3 cups mashed)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter (113g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (85g, optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted (60g, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and optionally line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add the melted butter (cooled slightly), sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk or beat with a hand mixer on medium speed for about 1 minute until combined and slightly fluffy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Using a rubber spatula, fold gently just until no dry flour remains. Do not overmix; the batter should be thick and a bit lumpy.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using, with a few gentle folds.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan on the counter twice to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes. Start checking at 50 minutes; the bread is done when the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack. Wait another 15-30 minutes before slicing to let it set properly.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread. Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Let eggs and melted butter come to room temperature before mixing. Tent with foil if the top browns too fast. Brush top with melted butter after baking for a soft crust. You can substitute Greek yogurt for butter for a lighter loaf. This recipe can be made gluten-free with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and vegan by substituting flax eggs and coconut oil.

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