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Slice of easy moist banana bread on a wooden table

Banana Bread

A simple and moist banana bread that uses ripe bananas, perfect for breakfasts, snacks, and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed The riper, the sweeter.
  • 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter Can use oil for a dairy-free swap.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Brown sugar adds caramel notes.
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour For a lighter crumb, sift or whisk before folding.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Small lumps are fine.
  3. Pour the melted butter into the mashed bananas and stir until combined.
  4. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
  5. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently to incorporate.
  6. Fold in the flour with a spatula. Stop folding when no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Start checking at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then turn it out onto a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

This loaf is lovely plain or toasted. Spread with butter or cream cheese, top with nut butter, or warm with ice cream for dessert. For storage, wrap the cooled loaf tightly; it lasts 2-3 days at room temperature, up to 1 week in the fridge, and 3 months in the freezer.

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