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A golden loaf of classic banana bread on a wooden board, sliced to show its soft, moist texture with a few ripe bananas and crumbs around it.

Best Ever Banana Bread

This is the moist and easy to make banana bread recipe that everyone will love! It's a classic that's perfect for breakfast, a snack, or to share with friends and family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 32
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 221

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • ½ cup 1 stick salted butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cream the butter until smooth.
  2. Add the sugars, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Add to wet ingredients and stir just until blended.
  4. Mix in the mashed bananas until evenly distributed.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
  6. Divide batter between 2 greased loaf pans.
Bake at 350°F for 45–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  1. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.