Ricotta Banana Bread

Moist, tender, and perfectly sweet. Ricotta gives this banana bread a rich, creamy texture that feels like home.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup butter, melted
• ¾ cup ricotta (fresh is best)
• ¾ cup sugar or honey
• 2 eggs
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: walnuts, cinnamon, or chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Blend wet. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, ricotta, sugar or honey, eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Combine. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Don't overmix.
5. Bake. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool & enjoy. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Slice, relax, and enjoy the cozy goodness.