This easy, one-bowl banana bread recipe is incredibly moist and flavorful. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, especially when topped with its signature rich glaze.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- Ripe Bananas: 3 to 4 medium bananas, mashed.
- Butter: ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil).
- Sugar: 1 ½ cups granulated sugar.
- Egg: 1 large egg, beaten (some recipes use up to 4 eggs for a cake-like texture).
- Vanilla: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Baking Powder: 1 tablespoon.
- Flour: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour.
- Milk: ½ cup warm milk.
- Optional: ½ cup chopped
For the Glaze (Optional):
- Peanut Butter Glaze: Melted peanut butter or a mix of peanut butter, powdered sugar, and a splash of milk.
- Caramel Glaze: A simple blend of brown sugar, butter, and heavy crea
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Stir in the melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the warm milk, flour, and baking powder. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Glaze: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack. Once cooled, drizzle generously with your preferred glaze.
Quick Tips for Success
- Use Overripe Bananas: The darker the peels, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
- Don’t Overmix: To keep the bread soft and tender, stop mixing as soon as the flour disappears.