Description
This Amish banana bread recipe has been a staple in my kitchen for years. It's incredibly easy, uses simple pantry ingredients, and results in a moist, tender, slightly dense loaf that tastes like pure nostalgia. Perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
3 medium ripe bananas
1/2 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pa
- Mash the bananas well in a large bowl
- Stir in the melted butter and sugar
- Whisk in the egg and vanilla
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix
- Pour the batter into the prepared pa
- Bake for 50-55 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center comes out clea
- Let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best natural sweetness.
Measure flour correctly by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off.
Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture.
Let the bread cool completely before slicing for cleaner slices.
Wrap tightly and store at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Substitutions: Use coconut oil instead of butter for dairy-free; swap half the sugar for brown sugar; add 1/2 cup walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips; add 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Amish banana bread, banana bread, easy banana bread, moist banana bread