Banana Bread Recipe with 2 Bananas

Freshly baked banana bread sliced, showcasing moist texture with overripe bananas and butter knife on a white kitchen counter

Banana Bread Recipe with 2 Bananas

This easy banana bread recipe uses just 2 bananas to create a moist, flavorful loaf. Perfect for using overripe bananas, this quick bread is both economical and simple to make, with customizable options to suit your taste.

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 2 banana bread recipe, quick bread, moist banana bread, easy baking recipe, budget-friendly

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 50

Cooling Time: 15

Total Time: 1 20

Servings: Slices

Calories: 185kcal

Cost: 5$

Equipment

1 9x5-inch loaf pan Greased or lined with parchment
2 Mixing Bowls One large, one medium
1 Whisk or electric mixer For mixing wet ingredients
1 Spatula For folding batter
1 Fork For mashing bananas
1 Cooling rack For cooling the loaf

Ingredients

2 Ripe bananas Mashed (about 1 cup)
1¾ cups All-purpose flour an use whole wheat for variation
⅓ cup Melted butter Substitute with oil or Greek yogurt
½ cup Brown sugar Packed
2 Large eggs
1 tsp Baking soda
¼ tsp Salt
1 tsp Vanilla extract Optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mash 2 ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until well combined.
Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
Fold in mashed bananas.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients.
Stir until just combined (avoid overmixing).
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

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