Moist, tender, and packed with sweet banana flavor, this easy banana bread is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. It’s a great way to use up overripe bananas and comes together with simple pantry ingredients.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 50–60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 2 small loaves or 1 large loaf
Ingredients
- 1½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)
- 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (if needed for consistency)
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
