1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter (softened, at least at room temperature)
2 eggs
3 mashed bananas (make sure they're good and ripe!)
1 1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract (scant)
3/4 cup nut meats (optional)
OR
3/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cream sugar and butter, and then add the rest of the ingredients, mixing very well. Place batter in a buttered 2 quart loaf pan, and bake for one hour.
The version with chocolate chips is out of this world!
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reviews & comments
November 17, 2018
Your my bread now!
December 31, 2017
Simple and delicious recipe. Perfect for Mickey and I.
September 17, 2017
I looked for a recipe because the one I as using was too dry. This recipe came out great! Moist on the inside and crispy on the top. Based on the above comments, I used 2/3 cup of brown sugar, and on my own, half the flour substituted whole wheat, and added a tablespoon of ground flaxseed just to get a little more fiber. It's delicious and had to make another one because the kids loved it!
August 7, 2016
SUPER SUPER GREAT RECIPE !!!!!!!!!
January 23, 2011
The directions were easy for me to follow. I am not an experienced baker nor a good cook but this is the best bread I have ever baked. The bread came out perfect except that for my oven, I have adjusted the baking time to 55 minutes at 325 instead of the 60 minutes.
August 18, 2010
Thoroughly enjoyed this recipe. At first I thought it was too sweet, but found that after it sat for a day, the sweetness mellowed out. Very easy to make. I used whole wheat flour instead of white all purpose flour and Splenda. The texture was fine. (Maybe the Splenda gave it the overly sweet taste?) I will also try it with 1/2 cup less sugar or Splenda to see if there's a noticeable difference in the sweetness. I even baked it in a convection oven in a loaf pan at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes. It came out fine. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe.
November 29, 2009
Easy to follow baking instructions and cook time was perfect. I always place lovely walnut halves on the top of as well as inside the dough prior to baking which is attractive. Great recipe.
September 20, 2009
Super!! It was moist and delicious!
February 2, 2009
I just finished making this recipe and it is delish! I added some dried cranberries instead of nuts, and it's great. Really moist!
March 18, 2008
Ive been searching for a recipe where the bread is moist and dark in color and I found it! I definitely prefer butter over oil....Delicious!
February 27, 2008
This traditional recipe is simple and delicious! I used this recipe to make mini loaves, so I reduced the time to 40 minutes for 3 minis. I will keep this recipe! Maybe next time I will add some cinnamon...
February 11, 2008
This turned out beautifully. Moist in the centre and a little crispy on the crust. Just the thing for my overripe bananas. I'm so glad I found it here.
January 29, 2008
really easy and really good!! My favorite banana bread recipe.
December 18, 2007
super easy - had to cut time down a bit, very yummy!
I made this for a baby shower. I was a little worried because the final mix of it doesnt look anything like banana bread ive made before. it seems rather runny. I double checked the ingredients as I went along, and this is at no fault to me. Well Ill see how it turns out and get back to you/
September 4, 2007
This is delicious with the choc chips and easy to make!