Description
A classic recipe for moist and delicious banana bread made with ripe bananas.
Ingredients
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- 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
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan.
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Mash bananas in a mixing bowl. Stir in melted butter.
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Add baking soda, salt, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
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Stir in flour until just combined. Do not overmix. Stir in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
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Pour batter into the loaf pan. Smooth the top.
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Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
- If you prefer a sweeter bread, increase the sugar to 1 cup.
- Store at room temp in an airtight container for 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg