Mini Loaf Pan Banana Bread Recipe
A simple and delicious banana bread recipe made in mini loaf pans, perfect for portion control and quick baking. This easy recipe delivers moist, flavorful banana bread with a golden brown crust. Ideal for breakfast or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup buttermilk (or milk)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 3-4 mini loaf pans or line them with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared mini loaf pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.