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Close-up of moist banana bread slices on a plate, with a whole loaf and bananas in the background. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Banana Bread for Busy Weeknights (Meal-Prep Friendly)

This banana bread recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and is meal-prep friendly. It's moist, easy to make without a mixer, and can be frozen for later enjoyment.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 195

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread
  • 3 over-ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Large bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, ensuring there's excess on the two longer sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the brown sugar and melted butter, and continue to mash until the mixture is almost completely smooth.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Then, add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Fold with a rubber spatula until no streaks of flour remain.
  4. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes. Then, carefully remove it from the pan using the parchment paper overhangs and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This banana bread freezes well. Once completely cooled, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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