Banana Bread
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked banana bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this moist banana bread transforms overripe bananas into a delightful treat that everyone will love. Whether you’re enjoying it plain or with a spread of nut butter, each slice promises to be a hit at your family gatherings or casual weekday breakfasts. With optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips, you can customize this recipe to suit your taste. So grab those ripe bananas and let’s get baking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the greased pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (68g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
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