Description
A simple and delicious banana bread recipe perfect for using up ripe bananas. This moist and flavorful bread is easy to make and loved by all.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
- Add melted butter and mix well.
- Stir in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
- Add flour and mix until just combined. Fold in walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, easy banana bread, homemade banana bread, quick bread recipe