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The BEST Honey Vanilla Banana Bread ~ Soft & Fluffy, Easy Recipe

This banana bread is incredibly soft and fluffy, sweetened naturally with honey and infused with vanilla for a delightful flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Add honey, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add Optional Ingredients
  1. Fold in any optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
Bake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
  1. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

Store any leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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