2-Banana Banana Bread: Moist, Simple, and Absolutely Delicious

2-Banana Banana Bread: Moist, Simple, and Absolutely Delicious

Key Info

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes

Cook Time: 60-65 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 8-12 slices

Difficulty: Easy

Dietary Tags: Vegetarian

Equipment Needed

• 9×5-inch loaf pan
• Large mixing bowl
• Whisk or electric mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Fork for mashing bananas

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe bananas (230g)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ⅓ cup milk
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease your loaf pan thoroughly.
2. Mash those bananas like you mean it! Crush them until mostly smooth with some tiny lumps remaining.



3. Cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. This is where the magic begins.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and mashed bananas. Mix until smooth.
5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Critical tip: Stop mixing the moment no flour streaks remain!
6. Optional: Toss in chocolate chips or nuts if you’re feeling adventurous.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 60-65 minutes. Test with a toothpick – it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

Crucial Tips

• Never over-mix the batter! This creates tough bread.
• Use RIPE bananas – the more spotted, the better.
• Let the bread cool completely before slicing.

Storage

• Room temperature: 3 days
• Refrigerator: Up to 1 week
• Freezer: Up to 3 months

Pro Variations

• Swap chocolate chips for nuts
• Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• Use whole wheat flour for extra nutrition

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using unripe bananas
• Opening the oven too often
• Cutting bread while still hot

Nutrition Bonus

Each slice packs potassium from bananas and a satisfying sweet treat without going overboard on sugar.

Budget-Friendly Hack

This recipe transforms those sad, overripe bananas into a delicious bread – zero food waste!

Baking Science Moment

Ripe bananas contain more sugar and break down easier, creating that killer moisture we all love in banana bread.

Why This Recipe Rocks

• Uses just 2 bananas
• Super easy
• Minimal ingredients
• Totally customizable

Pro tip: The more spotty and brown your bananas, the sweeter your bread will be. Those “trash” bananas? They’re bread gold!