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Nothing beats the smell of banana bread baking in the kitchen. This super simple recipe has saved me countless times when I spot those brown bananas on my counter. Just three ingredients and one bowl - it's almost too easy to be true!
Last week, my kids spotted some overripe bananas and begged to bake. We had this in the oven in minutes, and the whole house smelled amazing!
What You Need
- Really ripe bananas: The browner, the better.
- Can of condensed milk: Sweetened condensed milk works best.
- Self-rising flour: Or make your own with flour, baking powder, and salt.
Let's Bake
- Getting Started:
- Turn on the oven. Grab a loaf pan. Line it with parchment (makes cleanup so much easier). Mash those bananas really well.
- Mix It Up:
- Pour in the condensed milk. Add your flour. Stir until just mixed. Don't go crazy with the mixing.
- Into the Pan:
- Scrape everything into your pan. Smooth the top a bit. Pop it in the oven.
- The Waiting Game:
- Set your timer. Check with a toothpick. Let it cool (the hardest part!).
My grandmother would never believe a banana bread this good could be so simple. She used to spend hours in the kitchen making hers! Now my kids can help make it, though they usually end up with flour everywhere.
Make It Your Own
Sometimes I toss in chocolate chips or nuts. My daughter loves adding cinnamon, and my son insists on extra bananas. Last time, we added blueberries - it was gone in a day!
This bread has become our weekend tradition. It's perfect warm from the oven with a cup of coffee, or toasted the next day (if it lasts that long!). Give it a try - it might become your go-to recipe too!