Description
This Easy Moist Banana Bread recipe is a classic favorite that is simple to make and perfect for using up ripe bananas. It results in a tender, flavorful loaf that is great for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 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 oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash bananas: In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add butter: Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is evenly blended.
- Add dry ingredients: Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently. Add the flour and stir just until the flour disappears—do not overmix.
- Transfer to pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Finish cooling: Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Banana Bread, Easy Recipe, Baking, Breakfast, Snack