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Freshly baked banana bread on a wooden cutting board with bananas

Banana Bread Recipe with 2 Bananas – Simple, Delicious, and Perfect

This easy 2-banana banana bread recipe is soft, moist, and packed with flavor! Perfect for using up overripe bananas, this quick bread requires simple ingredients and minimal prep time. No mixer needed—just one bowl and a few pantry staples to create a delicious homemade treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Mash & Mix: In another bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in brown sugar, oil (or butter), eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Combine: Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
  5. Pour & Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool & Serve: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon cinnamon or a handful of chocolate chips or nuts.
  • To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, it’s ready!
  • Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Author: Emily Marano
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: (1/12 of loaf)
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 13 g
  • Sodium: 179mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 49mg

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