Description
This banana bread recipe without baking soda is moist, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make! Perfect for when you’re out of baking soda, this recipe uses baking powder instead for a soft and fluffy texture. With ripe bananas and pantry staples, this is a no-fail recipe for a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- Combine and Mix:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake the Bread:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar for a deeper flavor.
- Add-ins like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruits can be folded into the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert or Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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