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Classic Moist Banana Bread

A simple and delicious recipe for moist banana bread, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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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
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Loaf pan (9x5 inches)
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease your loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  4. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda and salt with the flour.
  6. Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Stir until just combined.
  7. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

For an extra touch, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.