5-Ingredient Banana Bread

5-Ingredient Banana Bread

This 5-Ingredient Banana Bread is the ultimate comfort food, showcasing the sweet flavor of overripe bananas and browned butter, easy to make, versatile, and perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

3 pieces very ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed) The riper, the sweeter and more intense the banana flavor.
2 pieces large eggs Bring them to room temperature for a silkier crumb.
1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream Adds moisture and subtle tang; can swap for dairy-free yogurt.
1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark) For caramel depth; use coconut sugar for a less refined option.
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour If using all-purpose flour, add 2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
Whisk in the eggs and brown sugar until glossy and slightly aerated.
Fold in the Greek yogurt (or sour cream) until homogenous.
Gradually add the self-rising flour, folding gently until no streaks of flour remain.

Baking

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out by the parchment to cool completely on a rack.

Notes

You can add chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for texture, or replace brown sugar with maple syrup. For a festive twist, add cinnamon and dried cranberries.