4 Ingredient Banana Bread (Versatile)
This 4 ingredient banana bread is a simple yet delicious bread that is super versatile and whipped up with a few pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Bananas ripe, mashed into a pudding-like consistency
- 2 Eggs
- ¾ cup Brown sugar light brown sugar or dark brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups Self rising flour
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 180c (350f) and prep a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ripe bananas and mash them into a pudding-like consistency with a fork or a potato masher. Then, add the eggs and brown sugar and mix with a whisk until well combined
- Add the self-rising flour (I recommend sifting it) and mix until there are no lumps of flour in the batter and it looks smooth. If you want to add add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit, this is the time!
- Pour the batter into a parchment paper-lined loaf pan.
- Optional: for decoration, slice a banana in half lengthwise, and top the batter with the bananas with the sliced side facing upwards.
- Bake in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 45-55 minutes (depending on the oven) or until a toothpick inserted into the banana bread comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be. Look for bananas with plenty of brown spots or even fully brown skins.
- Mash the bananas thoroughly. Ensure there are no lumps left in the mashed banana mixture. This will help create a smooth, even texture in your bread.
- For more delicious flavor, add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, or cardamon. Also, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla extract or almond extract.
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts of your choice on top of the bread like chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts.
- Bring ingredients to room temperature. Allow the eggs and bananas to come to room temperature before mixing. This will help them incorporate better into the batter.
- Don't overmix the batter. Mix the ingredients just until combined. Overmixing can lead to a tough, dense bread.
- Check for doneness. Insert a toothpick or skewer into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.
- Let it cool completely before slicing. Allow the banana bread to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. This will help it set and prevent it from falling apart.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 18mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 62IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.5mg
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