Sweet, moist, and perfectly nostalgic, this Classic Banana Bread is everything you love about homemade baking. Made with ripe bananas and simple ingredients, it’s a timeless recipe that fills your kitchen with warmth and comfort. Perfect for breakfast, a mid-day snack, or sharing with someone you love.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices)
Calories: 210 per slice
Dietary Info: Contains eggs, dairy, and gluten / Nut-free
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¾ cup Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Butter (softened)
- 2 large Eggs, beaten
- 2 ⅓ cups Mashed Overripe Bananas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Mix in eggs and mashed bananas until blended.
- Combine banana mixture with dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
You can also turn this recipe into muffins if you prefer. There’s nothing quite like the smell of banana bread baking in the oven.