Description
This easy banana bread recipe is a quick and delicious way to make moist, flavorful banana bread with simple ingredients. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, it uses ripe bananas and a few pantry staples to create a soft, sweet loaf that’s sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mash Bananas and Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter to combine well.
- Add Sugar, Egg, and Vanilla: Mix in the granulated sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is uniform and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda and a pinch of salt evenly over the mixture. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour just until incorporated, being careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top for even baking. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra texture and flavor, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, walnuts, or pecans to the batter before baking.
- Banana bread keeps well at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze banana bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and foil for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
