Description
A simple and delicious recipe for the best banana bread.
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 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Add baking soda and salt, mixing well.
- Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, and mix thoroughly.
- Stir in the flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for better flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Can add nuts or chocolate chips for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: the best banana bread