4-Ingredient Banana Bread: The Easiest Recipe You'll Ever Make
A simple yet delicious bread made with just overripe bananas, self-rising flour, eggs, and sugar. Ready in 1 hour with only 10 minutes of prep time. This easy recipe yields a moist, sweet loaf perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Fork or potato masher
- Spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups self-rising flour
- Optional add-ins handful of chocolate chips chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or masher.
- Step 3: Crack the eggs into the bowl and whisk them into the mashed bananas until fully combined.
- Step 4: Gradually add the flour and baking powder, folding gently with a spatula. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Step 6: Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 7: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.