Grandma’s Banana Bread
A moist and sweet banana bread recipe that transforms overripe bananas into a nostalgic treat filled with warmth and comfort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 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
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the bananas with the melted butter, leaving small chunks for texture.
- Stir in the baking soda and a pinch of salt.
- Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold in the flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool before removing from the pan and cooling completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or cream cheese for an extra treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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