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Banana Bread Recipe 5 Bananas

A moist and flavorful banana bread recipe using five ripe bananas, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Whisk
  • Loaf pan
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease your loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
  4. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas, then mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  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 before transferring it to a cooling rack.

Notes

This banana bread is delicious on its own, but it pairs well with butter, cream cheese, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.