Best Banana Bread Recipe
A soft, moist banana bread recipe made with simple ingredients and ripe bananas. Easy, comforting, and perfect with tea. Includes tips for extra flavour and perfect texture.
If you love cosy homemade bakes, this one is a keeper.
Ingredients
- 250 g plain flour
- 220 g sugar
- 1 egg
- 110 g oil
- 3 very ripe bananas microwave 30–60 seconds if needed
- A pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C. Grease a loaf tin or line it with baking paper.
- Mash the bananas until smooth. If they’re not very ripe, warm them in the microwave for 30–60 seconds. Add the milk and vanilla, mix, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, and egg until pale and airy.
- Add the banana purée and mix until combined.
- Sift the flour with the salt and baking powder. Add the dry ingredients in two batches, folding gently so you don’t lose the air.
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Pour into the tin and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a rack. Keeps well for 2–3 days wrapped tightly.
Notes
Tips for the Best Banana Bread:
Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavour.
Don’t overmix — it keeps the crumb soft.
Add chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon for variations.
Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavour.
Don’t overmix — it keeps the crumb soft.
Add chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon for variations.