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Judy John

Vanilla Homemade Banana Bread Recipe

This vanilla banana bread offers a moist, soft loaf with rich banana flavor and a hint of vanilla, perfect for simple homemade baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Batter
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spatula
  • Loaf Pan
  • Oven
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan. Mash bananas until smooth.
  2. Mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla into bananas until combined.
  3. Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt gently to keep batter soft.
  4. Pour batter into pan and smooth the top evenly.
  5. Bake until golden and set. Cool before slicing for best texture.

Notes

For softer bread, avoid overmixing. For a slightly crisp edge, bake a few extra minutes. Cool fully before slicing to prevent crumbling. Add nuts or chocolate for variation. Store in an airtight container or freeze slices for longer storage.