If you’re looking for a no-fail baking recipe that’s beginner-friendly and incredibly delicious, this soft and fluffy banana bread is a must-try. Perfectly moist, sweet, and loaded with real banana flavor, it’s a classic comfort bake that’s ideal for breakfast, snack, or even dessert. With simple pantry staples and minimal prep, it’s the go-to recipe every baker should have.
Best Easy Baking Recipe: Soft & Fluffy Banana Bread
Description
A simple, classic banana bread recipe that’s ultra-moist and perfectly sweet. It’s ideal for using up overripe bananas and comes together in just one bowl. No mixer needed!
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
Optional Add-ins:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas. Add sugar, oil (or butter), eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 210kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Cholesterol 35mg12%
- Sodium 180mg8%
- Potassium 180mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 14g
- Protein 3g6%
- Calcium 15 mg
- Iron 1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Storage: Store at room temperature wrapped in plastic for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: Wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Serving Tip: Toast slices and serve with butter or nut butter for a delicious breakfast.