Easy Moist Banana Bread
A simple yet satisfying banana bread recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 8 servings)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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 to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until evenly blended.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently.
- Add the flour and stir just until the flour disappears—don’t overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor. Consider adding chocolate chips or walnuts for customization.
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