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A slice of easy moist banana bread on a wooden table garnished with bananas.

Easy Moist Banana Bread

This Easy Moist Banana Bread uses just three ripe bananas and pantry staples to deliver a tender, not-too-sweet loaf perfect for breakfast or a quick dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 whole ripe bananas, mashed Look for brown-speckled bananas for best sweetness
  • 1/3 cup melted butter Can substitute with plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 large egg, beaten Room temperature if possible
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup sugar (granulated) Brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas until evenly combined.
  4. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla. Mix until blended and smooth.
  5. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the banana mixture and stir gently to distribute.
  6. Add the flour and fold it in just until the flour disappears. Stop as soon as the batter looks homogenous to avoid a dense loaf.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes to settle.
  3. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing for the cleanest cuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Wrap leftover slices tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze whole or sliced loaves in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 15 to 25 seconds or in a 350°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes.

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