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Banana Bread Recipe With 2 Bananas

This recipe is perfect when you have just two overripe bananas sitting on the kitchen counter. The bananas provide natural sweetness and moisture, while a little cinnamon and vanilla give the bread that classic homemade banana bread flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the two ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Stir gently until the ingredients are just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.