Want a delicious quick bread snack, breakfast, or dessert treat the family will love? Make the best banana bread using your old bananas no one loves anymore and pantry staples to keep from letting those bananas go to waste! These make a great snack on the go for my kids in between school and soccer practice, so quick and easy.
Best Banana Bread Recipe
There are a few simple factors that go into making the best banana nut bread recipe. Baking can sometimes feel like a bit of an art. It is a combination of the ingredients you use and the techniques to make sure your banana bread comes out moist a delicious every time. Perfecting this moist banana bread recipe is simple with this step-by-step recipe. You and your family will love this classic banana bread so much, I wouldn’t be surprised if you let your bananas go brown on purpose!
Homemade Banana Bread Ingredients
- Bananas – keep reading and I’ll share how to find the perfect ripeness.
- Flour – All-purpose flour is your best choice here.
- Butter – it’s essential in baking, but use the unsalted version since this recipe calls for salt (and then you’ll have salty banana-taste which is just weird).
- Baking soda – You’ll need both to make your bread rise.
- Salt – This balances those sweet, earthy flavors.
- Cinnamon – a touch of cinnamon really brings out the flavor of those bananas.
- Sugar – you can use a sweetening substitute though banana bread needs added sweetness. Some people prefer brown sugar.
- Eggs – the perfect ingredient that combines everything.
- Vanilla extract – Balances out the sweetness.
- Milk – adds a touch of extra moisture.
- Walnuts – Don’t forget the toppings! This banana nut bread recipe calls for walnuts optionally, though once you get the hang of making banana walnut bread, you can try chocolate chips, toffee pieces, or even blueberries.