Easy Banana Bread
Banana bread is a comforting classic that fills your home with delightful aromas and tastes. This easy banana bread recipe transforms overripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this recipe will bring joy to your kitchen and smiles to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 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.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Mix in melted butter until well combined.
- Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract; stir until fully incorporated.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then fold in flour gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan; smooth the top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg