Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups (250g) ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1/2 cup (60ml) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) salt
- 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts (optional)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas and sugar.
- Add in melted butter, eggs, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually stir in flour, until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in walnuts, if using.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per slice (1/8 of recipe):
* Calories: 250
* Fat: 9g
* Carbohydrates: 40g
* Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and flavorful
- Sweet, with a hint of banana
- Topped with crunchy walnuts
- Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack
User Comments:
- "This banana bread is so delicious! It's moist and flavorful, and the walnuts add a nice crunch."
- "Perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. I love that it's not too sweet."
- "I've tried many banana bread recipes before, but this one is by far the best."
- "I made this for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for using up ripe bananas."
- "I added some chocolate chips to mine and it turned out so good! I highly recommend trying it."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a sweeter bread, use ripe bananas with brown spots.
- If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute with pecans or raisins.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing, to prevent it from crumbling.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
