Description
This easy moist banana bread recipe is a perfect way to use ripe bananas and satisfy your sweet tooth. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, it yields a soft, flavorful loaf that’s great for breakfast, snacks, or desserts.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature when you’re ready to bake.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make for easier removal after baking.
- Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until smooth to provide the base and moisture for the bread.
- Add Butter: Stir in the melted butter into the mashed bananas until well combined, adding richness to the batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and mix until all ingredients are evenly blended.
- Add Leavening and Salt: Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently to distribute evenly for proper rise and flavor balance.
- Add Flour: Add the all-purpose flour and stir just until the flour disappears; avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender and moist.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is cooked through.
- Cool in Pan: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes to allow it to set and make it easier to remove.
- Cool Completely: Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing, ensuring the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the bread tender.
- Check doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- You can add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor if desired.
- Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: banana bread, easy banana bread, moist banana bread, homemade banana bread, banana loaf
