Description
Make a simple, moist, and delicious 4 ingredient banana bread with ripe bananas! Perfect for a quick and easy baking treat with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas – The riper, the better. Overripe bananas are sweeter and add more moisture, making the bread irresistibly soft.
- 2 eggs – The eggs help bind the ingredients together, giving the bread structure and helping it rise.
- 1 cup self-raising flour – This is a key ingredient as it contains baking powder, ensuring the bread rises without needing additional leavening agents.
- ½ cup sugar – Adjust according to your sweetness preference. For a healthier option, you can substitute with honey or a sugar alternative.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, and line it with parchment paper to make removing the bread easier after baking.
- Mash the Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, peel and mash the bananas using a fork or potato masher. Mash them until smooth, but leave a few lumps for added texture.
- Beat the Eggs: In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Once the eggs are well-beaten, add them to the mashed bananas. Stir to combine.
- Mix in the Sugar: Stir in the sugar until the mixture is smooth. This will help dissolve the sugar and evenly distribute the sweetness.
- Fold in the Self-Raising Flour: Gradually fold the self-raising flour into the banana mixture. Stir just until the ingredients are combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense loaf.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and enjoy!
Notes
This 4 ingredient banana bread recipe is incredibly easy to make and perfect for beginners. With only ripe bananas, eggs, sugar, and self-raising flour, it requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. It’s the perfect go-to recipe when you need a quick snack or breakfast treat. Customize it with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 37mg