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Easy Banana Bread

A moist and flavorful banana bread made with overripe bananas, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
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 cup all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf pan
  • Whisk or fork
  • Rubber spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  4. Stir in the melted butter until combined.
  5. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture, then stir to combine.
  7. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra touch, stir in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips into the batter before baking.