Moist Banana Bread
A soft, tender banana bread that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack, utilizing overripe bananas for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (very spotty or mostly brown)
- 1/3 cup melted butter (unsalted or salted)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar (granulated or brown sugar)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth with a few lumps.
- Stir in the melted butter until combined.
- Add the baking soda and salt, mixing briefly.
- Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold in the flour until no streaks remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60 to 65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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