Delicious Banana Bread with Warm Fall Flavors
Fall is the perfect time to bake up something cozy, and nothing beats the smell of fresh banana bread coming out of the oven. This quick and easy banana bread recipe is a must-have for busy school mornings. It’s soft, moist, and full of flavor—perfect for grabbing on the go when the kids are headed back to school. Whether you enjoy it with a cup of coffee or pack it as a snack, this banana bread is sure to become a family favorite this fall.
So, let’s get baking and whip up the perfect banana bread for your autumn mornings!
Ingredients:
- Overripe bananas
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- salt
- butter
- brown sugar
- eggs
- vanilla
- cinnamon
For a fun twist, you can easily customize this banana bread. A couple of extra ingredients you might enjoy are chopped nuts for a little crunch or chocolate chips for a sweeter bite. We love mixing things up with chocolate chips every once in a while. It makes this bread feel like a special treat!
Let’s get baking banana bread:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Grease a loaf pan
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into your loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Looking for other ways to enjoy this banana bread recipe?
Another fun option is to turn this recipe into mini loaves or muffins. They bake up quicker, are perfectly portioned for little hands, and make an easy grab-and-go snack for school lunches or after-school treats. Plus, kids love having their very own mini banana bread to enjoy!
So yummy!
Banana bread is one of those recipes that never goes out of style, and this easy version is perfect for busy mornings or cozy fall afternoons. It’s quick, delicious, and always a family favorite. Now it’s your turn do you like your banana bread classic, with nuts, or loaded with chocolate chips? Share your favorite way to enjoy banana bread in the comments below I’d love to hear!
Don’t forget to save this recipe for your fall baking list or pin it for later. Your future self will thank you when the craving for something warm and homemade hits!
Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Optional
- ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chip
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F
- Grease a loaf pan
- In a bowl, whisk together flour (2 cups), baking soda (1 tsp.), salt (1/2 tsp.) and cinnamon ( 1 tsp.)
- In another bowl, mix mashed bananas (3), melted butter (1/2 cup), and brown sugar (3/4 cup) until smooth.
- Beat in eggs (2) and vanilla extract (1 tsp.).
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chopped nuts (1/2 cup) or chocolate chips (1/2 cup) (optional)
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Looking for more fall inspired recipes? Check out these apple nachos!
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