Classic Easy Banana Bread
This Classic Easy Banana Bread is simple, delicious, and perfect for using overripe bananas. Each slice is moist and packed with memories of home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium-sized ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well with sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, avoiding over-mixing.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding nuts or chocolate chips. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg