Moist Banana Bread
A cherished classic banana bread that’s soft, moist, and incredibly easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas, blending them together.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt, ensuring even distribution.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently mix in the flour until just incorporated—be careful not to overmix!
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra indulgence, serve warm with butter or alongside ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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