Easy Banana Bread
A tender, moist banana bread recipe that is simple to prepare and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or substitute with 2/3 cup honey)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla and whisk until combined.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and pinch of salt over the wet mixture. Gently fold in the flour, stirring only until you can’t see dry flour.
- Fold in optional walnuts or chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil after 35 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Let the loaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes then cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Measure flour accurately to avoid a dry loaf.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg