Description

This recipe takes humble, overripe bananas and transforms them into a moist, sweet, and deeply flavorful loaf or batch of muffins. With a tender crumb, warm notes of vanilla and brown sugar, and optional add-ins like chocolate chips or walnuts, it’s a versatile and comforting bake. Whether you’re making this for a weekend breakfast, an after-school snack, or freezing extras for future cravings, it never fails to deliver. Plus, it’s easy to adapt for different diets and pantry staples, making it a reliable favorite in any kitchen.

Ingredients

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3 overripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup melted butter or neutral oil
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, nuts, or add-ins of choice

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line muffin tins.
Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth with some small lumps.
Add eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet, stirring gently until just combined.
Fold in any add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
Pour into pan or scoop into muffin tins.
Bake 50–60 minutes for a loaf, 20–25 minutes for muffins.
Cool before slicing or storing.

Notes

Use deeply speckled or fully brown bananas for best flavor.

Let the batter sit for 10 minutes before baking for a fluffier texture.

For added crunch, top with coarse sugar or oats before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Category: baked goods
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 220