Best Easy Baking Recipe: Soft & Fluffy Banana Bread

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.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Rest Time 10 mins

Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Breakfast, Desert, Snack

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 175 C

Servings: 10

Estimated Cost: 5

Calories: 210kcal

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

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:

3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter (60ml)
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Optional Add-ins:

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (75g)

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas. Add sugar, oil (or butter), eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4
Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
5
Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips, if using.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7
Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8
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.

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