4-Ingredient Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 5 small ripe spotted bananas , about 4 1/2 ounces each
• 2 large eggs , at room temperature
• 0.5 cups plus 1 dark brown sugar , divided
• 2 cups self rising flour

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides; set aside.

3. 3

   Mash 4 of the bananas in a large bowl using a fork until mostly smooth to equal 1 1/2 cups. Add eggs and 1/2 cup brown sugar; stir until combined.

4. 4

   Add flour to the banana mixture; stir until just combined and no dry streaks remain, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

5. 5

   Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread into an even layer.

6. 6

   Slice remaining banana in half lengthwise; lay banana halves over the top, cut side up. Evenly sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar over the top.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes; using parchment paper overhang.

8. 8

   Remove loaf from pan and slice; serve warm. Enjoy!