Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts (optional but amazing)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Prep oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream base
Mix together:
- butter
- brown sugar
- granulated sugar
Beat until smooth and fluffy.
3. Add wet ingredients
Mix in:
- mashed bananas
- egg
- vanilla extract
4. Add dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk:
- flour
- baking soda
- baking powder
- cinnamon
- salt
Slowly mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Fold in extras
Add chocolate chips or walnuts if using.
6. Bake
Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers look set.
7. Cool & enjoy
Let cool for 5–10 minutes—they firm up as they sit but stay soft and cake-like inside.
đź’ˇ Tips
- The riper the bananas, the better the flavor (think brown-spotted or nearly black)
- Don’t overmix or they’ll get dense
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra “banana bread bakery” vibes
If you want, I can also make a banana bread cookie bar version, a 3-ingredient shortcut version, or a high-protein healthy remix 🍌