Classic Moist Banana Bread Recipe
A classic, moist banana bread recipe that is easy to make and perfect for using up ripe bananas. This banana bread is simple, delicious, and great for breakfast or as a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter.
- Add Ingredients: Mix in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined. Sprinkle baking soda and salt, then stir in. Gently fold in flour until just incorporated.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Optional: Stir in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Banana Bread, Moist Banana Bread, Banana Bread Recipe
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