4 Ingredient Banana Bread
This 4 Ingredient Banana Bread is a quick, simple, and beginner-friendly recipe that yields a moist, delicious loaf. Made with ripe bananas, eggs, brown sugar, and self-rising flour, it’s perfect for a no-fuss homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 4 Large overripe bananas mashed
- 2 Large eggs Room temperature
- ¾ cup Brown sugar 3/4 cup = 165g
- 1½ cups Self-rising flour 1.5 cup = 190g
Instructions
- Prepare Your Oven and Baking Pan: Begin by setting your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan and either line it with parchment paper or coat it with cooking spray. This essential step ensures the banana bread won't adhere to the pan and allows for easy removal once baked.
- Mash the Bananas: Begin by removing the skins from the bananas and depositing them into a spacious mixing container. Utilize a fork or a tool designed for mashing potatoes to thoroughly crush the bananas until they form a predominantly smooth consistency. It's acceptable to leave a few minor chunks, as they contribute to the bread's texture.
- Incorporate the Eggs: Incorporate the eggs by cracking them into the mixture containing the mashed bananas. Thoroughly blend them together using a whisk or fork until they are completely combined. This crucial step helps bind the ingredients and results in a light, airy consistency in the final product.
- Incorporate Sugar : Add the packed brown sugar to the wet mixture. Mix the contents delicately until the sugar melts completely, resulting in a silky-smooth consistency. The addition of brown sugar amplifies the inherent sweetness of the bananas while imparting a deep, caramelized taste to the dish. This ingredient not only complements the natural flavors but also introduces a complex, rich element to the overall profile.
- Fold in the Flour: Gradually add the self-rising flour to the mixture of wet ingredients, combining small amounts at a time. Using a spatula, carefully combine the flour by folding it in, continuing until all dry traces have disappeared. Take care not to mix excessively, as this may result in a heavy-textured bread.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Using a spatula, distribute the mixture uniformly to ensure it bakes consistently throughout. To add a decorative element, consider bisecting a banana lengthwise and positioning it atop the batter before baking.
- Bake: Insert the prepared loaf into the oven, which has been preheated. Allow it to cook for approximately 50 to 55 minutes to complete the baking process. To determine if the loaf is fully cooked, insert a toothpick into its middle section. When the bread emerges without sticking or with only a few bits attached, it's finished baking.
- Cool and Serve: Once the bread has finished baking, let it sit in the pan for about 10 minutes to cool before removing it. After removing it gently, set it on a rack to cool to ambient temperature. Once it has cooled down, slice it and enjoy it either warm or at room temperature as a delightful treat.
Notes
- Calories per serving: Approximately 165 calories per slice (91.25 grams)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary Tags: Vegetarian
- Nutritional Info per serving: 165 calories, 3g protein, 34g carbohydrates, 1g fat, 1g fiber, 20mg sodium
