Certainly! Banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- Optional: 1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
- Optional: 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan.
- Mash Bananas: Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a bowl. Set aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add Mashed Bananas: Mix in the mashed bananas until well combined.
- Alternate Dry Ingredients and Yogurt: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with the yogurt. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If you’re using nuts or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and Serve: Once cooled, slice the banana bread and enjoy!
Feel free to customize the recipe based on your preferences. You can add cinnamon, nutmeg, or other spices for extra flavor. Enjoy your homemade banana bread!
