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4 Ingredient Banana Bread

This 4 Ingredient Banana Bread is SO EASY! Just four ingredients create a deliciously tender treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces ripe bananas heavily speckled or brown
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • ½ cup light brown sugar adjust sweetness to taste
  • 2 cups self-rising flour or substitute with all-purpose flour and baking powder

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing spatula or wooden spoon
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mash the 4 ripe bananas until smooth.
  4. Add the 2 large eggs and ½ cup light brown sugar to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in 2 cups of self-rising flour into the banana mixture.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing for the best texture.