Description
A comforting and simple banana bread made with ripe bananas and honey for sweetness. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup (about 56 g) melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth with some small lumps.
- Add honey and melted butter to the mashed bananas, mixing until combined. Stir in the vanilla, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually fold in the flour and cinnamon (if using), stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the loaf in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor. For a vegan option, replace butter with oil and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American