Gently sweet! Banana Bread

4.3

(29 reviews)

Time

approx. 120mins

Just mix and bake, so it’s easy! Here’s a classic American treat: banana bread! Made with plenty of butter and eggs for a moist finish, with the soft, comforting banana aroma that keeps you coming back.

  • Calories

    205kcal

  • Carbs

    28.3g

  • Fat

    8.5g

  • Protein

    3.6g

  • Net Carbs

    27.5g

  • Sodium

    39.3mg

* Per serving (when cut into 8 pieces)

* Nutritional values are based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan and may differ from U.S. food composition data.

* Sodium is estimated from the recipe's salt content (1 g salt ≈ 393 mg sodium).

Ingredients [ Makes one 8 × 21 × 6 cm loaf ]

  • ripe banana2
  • beaten egg1
  • sugar70 g
  • melted unsalted butter70 g
  • milk3 tablespoons

☆Dry ingredients

  • bread flour150 g
  • baking powder1 teaspoon
Cooking notes

Please Note

Ingredients may vary by product and region. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please review all ingredient labels carefully before cooking. Consult your doctor or a registered dietitian if you have any health concerns.

Instructions

1

<Prep> Sift together the ingredients marked ☆. Line the pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

2

Put the bananas in a bowl and mash them thoroughly with a fork. Add the beaten egg and sugar, and mix well.

Note:

Use fully ripe bananas.

3

Add the melted butter and milk, and mix well. Add the dry ingredients and fold gently with a rubber spatula, cutting through the batter as you mix.

4

Pour the batter into the parchment-lined pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

5

Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool.

6

Slice into bite-sized pieces.

Reviews

4.3

(29 reviews)

*Automatically translated from reviews posted in Japan.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    Lately, as the weather has gotten warmer, bananas do not keep well for long. This is recommended for times when you want to do something with them, and it works as both a snack and a meal.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I had some leftover bananas, so I made this for the first time. I used granulated sugar, and the eggs were large and left out at room temperature for about 25 minutes. I baked it at 350°F (180°C) for 40 minutes. The banana’s gentle sweetness and aroma, along with the moist texture, made it absolutely delicious.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I make this again and again whenever my bananas get ripe. This time I added walnuts. It tends to crumble when slicing, which is a bit unfortunate, but it’s delicious. If you cut it into portions and freeze them, you can enjoy a little at a time, which is really convenient!

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It has a deliciousness that’s different from pound cake. It’s very satisfying to eat!

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It was simple, easy to make, and delicious. I added shredded coconut too!

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It was easy and turned out great.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I’m not very good at baking, but this turned out really delicious just by mixing and baking. I tried making it with a little strawberry jam mixed in, and it came out sweet and tasty.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I messed up the steps, but it still baked up delicious with a strong banana flavor. My family loved it too, and I want to make it again.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    This was my first time trying to bake bread, and it turned out well! The process is very straightforward, so I think anyone can make it easily 👍️ When I made it, though, I felt it was just a little lacking in sweetness. Since it has a simple flavor, adding nuts or walnuts might be a good idea!