Description
Banana bread is a timeless classic that fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a moist and fluffy loaf, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Packed with sweet banana flavor and customizable with nuts or chocolate chips, this banana bread is an essential treat for any occasion. Get ready to savor each slice topped with butter or enjoy it plain!
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Stir in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually fold in flour, baking soda, and salt until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg