Servings: 10 slices
Total Time: ~1 hour 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Calories (per slice): ~290
Intro
There’s something deeply comforting about a warm slice of banana bread—especially when it’s soft, buttery, and literally melts in your mouth. This recipe is the kind you make when bananas are overripe, the kitchen feels quiet, and you want something cozy without overthinking it.
This melt-in-your-mouth banana bread is tender, lightly spiced, and perfectly moist thanks to real butter and ripe bananas. It’s simple enough for everyday baking but rich enough to feel like a treat. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert with a drizzle of glaze, it’s the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Look at the Recipe
- Ultra-soft crumb with rich banana flavor
- Lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg
- Classic comfort bake that stays moist for days
Ingredients Needed
Banana Bread
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
How to Make Melt-in-Your-Mouth Banana Bread
1. Prep the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Cream the Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Combine
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the mashed bananas.
Mix just until combined—avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
5. Add Nuts (Optional)
If using walnuts, gently fold them in.
6. Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Glaze (Optional)
Mix powdered sugar with a splash of milk and vanilla. Drizzle over the cooled loaf for a sweet finish.
Storage & Serving Suggestions
- Store at room temperature, wrapped, for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days for longer freshness.
- Freeze individual slices for quick breakfasts or snacks.
- Delicious plain, toasted, or with nut butter
