Easy Moist Banana Bread
Transform overripe bananas into a deliciously moist banana bread, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 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 for easy removal.
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork.
- Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Add in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix everything together until well blended.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture, stirring gently to incorporate.
- Fold in the flour, mixing just until no dry flour remains. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
For different flavors, consider adding chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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