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Deliciously easy moist banana bread ready to be served

Moist Banana Bread

A simple and budget-friendly banana bread recipe that transforms ripe bananas into a delicious loaf, perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar You can use brown sugar for a richer flavor.
  • 1 large egg, beaten Or use 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour You can substitute with gluten-free flour.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and either grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
  3. Mix the melted butter into the mashed bananas until well combined.
  4. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg (or flaxseed mixture), and vanilla extract until evenly blended.
  5. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and gently stir it in.
  6. Add the flour and fold it in carefully until no dry flour remains.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Best enjoyed warm, spread with butter or cream cheese. Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or frozen for up to three months.

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