Description
A delightful banana bread recipe that turns overripe bananas into a moist and tender treat, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract; mix until blended.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently.
- Add the flour, stirring just until incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture. Banana bread freezes well, slice before freezing for easier snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: banana bread, easy banana bread, moist banana bread, dessert, baking
