Homemade Banana Bread

Few things fill a kitchen with warmth and comfort like the smell of freshly baked banana bread. Golden brown on the outside, soft and moist on the inside, this classic recipe is the perfect way to use up ripe bananas while creating something truly irresistible. Each slice carries the natural sweetness of bananas with just the right balance of richness and spice, making it a beloved treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

At deesviral, we love timeless recipes that feel like home—simple, wholesome, and satisfying. This banana bread is exactly that: an easy recipe that delivers bakery-quality results without any fuss.

Ingredients

• 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

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• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

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• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Mash the bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

3. Combine wet ingredients: Stir in the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

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4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).

5. Bring it all together: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix—this ensures a tender crumb. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts at this stage.

6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Cool and slice: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Closing

This Homemade Banana Bread is everything you want in a classic loaf—moist, flavorful, and perfectly golden. It’s delicious on its own, but it also pairs beautifully with a pat of butter, a drizzle of honey, or even a spread of cream cheese.

At deesviral, we believe homemade recipes like this bring simple joy to everyday moments. Bake a loaf today, share it with family and friends, and watch it disappear slice by slice.