4 Ingredient Banana Bread

A stack of banana bread slices on a cooling rack.

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This 4 Ingredient Banana Bread recipe is the best way to use overripe bananas! This easy recipe yields a moist, delicious quick bread loaf that is packed with natural sweetness and is a great way to use overripe bananas.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings slices

Calories 191 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

▢ 3 large overripe bananas - +1 if you want to add one on top!
▢ 2 large eggs
▢ ¾ cup brown sugar - tightly packed
▢ 2 cups self-rising flour

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x5 loaf pan by spraying it with baking spray or lining it with parchment paper.
Peel your ripe bananas and add them to a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to mash the bananas until they are broken down. Small lumps are okay.
Add the eggs to the mashed bananas and use a whisk to combine.
Add the brown sugar and the 2 cups of self-raising flour to the wet ingredients and combine until the flour is moistened.
Gently pour the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan.
If desired, use an extra banana, slice it lengthwise, and gently place it on top of the bread batter.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when entered into the center of the loaf.
Allow the bread to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before removing it from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

Use the ripest bananas possible for the best results. The more flavorful, moist, and sweet the bread will be. When bananas get really ripe, they become sweeter and softer. This makes them perfect for adding extra flavor and a moist texture for banana bread.
You can substitute the self rising flour for all-purpose flour: For this recipe, you will need 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons of baking powder, and a ½ teaspoon of salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 317mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g

Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.

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