Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade banana bread with this easy and flavorful recipe! Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this moist banana bread is a family favorite that showcases the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a comforting loaf that will have everyone reaching for seconds. With versatile serving optionsโfrom toasted with butter to paired with fresh fruitโthis banana bread adapts to any occasion. Plus, itโs a fantastic way to utilize overripe bananas and can be frozen for future enjoyment. Get ready to savor every bite!
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
- โ cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- ยพ cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ยฝ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- ยฝ teaspoon baking soda (or 1 ยฝ teaspoons baking powder)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- In a medium bowl, mix the mashed bananas with melted butter until well combined.
- Stir in the egg, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Pour the batter into a greased 8ร4 inch loaf pan and bake for about one hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor. Donโt overmix to keep the bread light and fluffy. Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.