Easy 2 Banana Bread Recipe
This 2-banana bread recipe is perfect for when you have just a couple of overripe bananas on hand. It's a moist, flavorful loaf that comes together quickly, making it ideal for a cozy weekend bake or a comforting snack. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you'll have a delicious banana bread ready in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 medium bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- If using, fold in the nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
- Don't overmix: Overmixing the batter can lead to a dense loaf. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Check for doneness: Oven temperatures can vary, so start checking the bread at 50 minutes.
- Storage: Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.