Description
Irresistible Honey Vanilla Banana Bread is a delightful treat that fills your home with the warm aroma of baked goodness. This easy-to-make recipe features ripe bananas, honey, and vanilla, creating a perfectly moist loaf that’s golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside. Ideal for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this banana bread can be customized with nuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor. Satisfy your sweet cravings with every slice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas (about 1.5 cups mashed)
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Mix in melted butter, honey, and vanilla until well combined.
- Beat in eggs until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add baking soda and salt; fold in flour gently until just combined.
- If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (68g)
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg