Description
A moist and delicious banana bread recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Finally, mix in the flour until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into a greased 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
- Make sure the bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
Nutrition
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 125
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 31
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20
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