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Banana Bread

Moist and flavorful banana bread that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack, using simple ingredients and overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Loaf pan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir until combined.
  4. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix well.
  6. Gently fold in the flour until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to maintain shape and texture.