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Easy Banana Bread with 2 Bananas

Olga Holloway
A moist and flavorful banana bread made with only two ripe bananas and pantry staples. Simple, quick, and perfect for breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, International
Servings 4
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 8x4-inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Mixing Bowls medium & large
  • 1 Electric mixer or hand whisk for creaming butter & sugar
  • 1 Cooling rack for resting

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour about 220 g, spooned & leveled
  • 2 tsp baking powder —
  • 1 tsp baking soda —
  • ½ tsp salt reduce slightly if using salted butter
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter 75 g, softened at room temp
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar 130 g
  • 2 — large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup mashed bananas about 2 medium very ripe bananas

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
    Banana Bread 2 Bananes Preheat the oven
  • Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
    Banana Bread 2 Bananes Mix the dry ingredients
  • Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the sugar until pale and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes with a hand or stand mixer).
    Banana Bread 2 Bananes Cream butter and sugar
  • Add eggs and bananas: Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the mashed bananas until smooth and fully incorporated.
    Banana Bread 2 Bananes Add eggs and bananas
  • Combine wet and dry mixtures: Add the flour mixture in two parts, folding gently after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the bread soft.
    Banana Bread 2 Bananes Combine we
  • Bake the bread: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    Banana Bread 2 Bananes Bake the bread
  • Cool and serve: Allow the loaf to rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove using the parchment overhang and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
    Banana Bread 2 Bananes serve

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas (with brown spots) for best flavor and sweetness.
  • Don’t overmix the batter — this keeps the loaf soft and tender.
  • If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil while baking.
  • The bread tastes even better the next day once the flavors settle

Nutrition

Serving: 65gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 2 bananas, banana bread, easy cake, moist banana loaf, quick bread
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