Description
Rich, moist banana bread delights with its simple 3-ingredient magic, blending ripe bananas, flour, and eggs into a classic comfort treat. Home bakers can whip up this easy recipe in minutes for a satisfying sweet slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) mashed bananas (very ripe)
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) coconut condensed milk (or regular condensed milk)
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) self-rising flour, sifted
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (180C) and line a 7×4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, ensuring the sides are lightly greased for easy removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the ripe mashed bananas with condensed milk using a whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Sift the self-rising flour into the banana mixture, folding gently with a spatula until ingredients are just incorporated. Avoid vigorous stirring to maintain a tender texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a smooth motion to create a level surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a inserted skewer emerges with minimal, moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow the banana bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully lift out using parchment paper edges.
- Complete cooling on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing to ensure structural integrity and optimal flavor development.
Notes
- Customize banana ripeness for deeper, sweeter flavor by using extremely dark, speckled bananas with brown spots.
- Prevent dense texture by gently folding flour, avoiding aggressive stirring which develops gluten and creates tough bread.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free version by substituting self-rising flour with gluten-free self-rising flour blend for celiac or wheat-sensitive individuals.
- Elevate taste profile by adding optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon to enhance basic recipe without compromising simplicity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg