The Perfect Banana Bread With Two Bananas Recipe
A simple and delicious banana bread recipe using just two ripe bananas. Perfectly moist, full of flavor, and easy to make!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Loaf Pan
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 2 Ripe Bananas Mashed
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Sifted
- ½ cup Sugar White or brown sugar
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Ground Flaxseed Mixed with 5 tbsp water (let sit for 5 minutes) OR
- ¼ cup Unsweetened Applesauce Alternative to flax egg
- ¼ cup Oil Any neutral oil (e.g., vegetable, coconut)
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup or Honey For natural sweetness
- ¼ cup Butter Melted
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp ground flax with 5 tbsp water and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken (or use ¼ cup applesauce instead).
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Whisk in the flax mixture (or applesauce), oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture. Stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for better sweetness.
- For a nutty flavor, add ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.