Description
This Easy Moist Banana Bread transforms overly ripe bananas into a warm, flavorful loaf that’s perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter (can be unsalted)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is evenly blended.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently.
- Add in the flour, mixing just until it disappears—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For variations, consider adding nuts, chocolate chips, or spices to the batter for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana bread, easy recipe, baking