Get Ready to Indulge in the Creamiest Quick And Easy Banana Bread! Don't forget to try it at home, and see the full recipe below!
Do you have ripe bananas sitting on your counter and wondering what to do with them? Look no further! This Quick And Easy Banana Bread recipe is the perfect solution. Moist, delicious, and full of flavor, this banana bread is a crowd-pleaser. And the best part? It's ridiculously easy to make!
Recipe:
Ingredients:
* 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1 tsp salt
* 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 2 large eggs
* 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture, then the Greek yogurt.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Variations:
* Chocolate Banana Bread: Add 1/2 cup cocoa powder to the dry ingredients
* Pecan Banana Bread: Replace walnuts with 1/2 cup chopped pecans
* Coffee Banana Bread: Add 1-2 tbsp instant coffee powder to the batter
* Nutella Banana Bread: Add 1-2 tbsp Nutella to the batter and top with chopped hazelnuts
* Gluten-Free Banana Bread: Replace all-purpose flour with 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
Enjoy your delicious and easy banana bread!