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Sliced moist banana bread on a wooden table with ripe bananas

Easy Banana Bread

This easy banana bread recipe creates a moist and flavorful loaf that everyone will love, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten For an egg substitute, use 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce or flaxseed meal mixed with water.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour You can replace half with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  4. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture. Mix well.
  6. Add the flour and stir until just combined. Do not over-mix.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased 4×8 inch loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve banana bread warm or at room temperature. It's delicious on its own with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey. For storage, wrap it in plastic wrap or foil and keep it at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.

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