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Loaf of easy homemade banana bread on a wooden table

Easy Banana Bread

A simple and delicious banana bread recipe made with ripe bananas, 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 3 ripe bananas Use overripe bananas for best flavor.
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg 1 large egg, beaten Can substitute with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 1 cup all-purpose flour

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in melted butter.
  3. Mix in baking soda and salt.
  4. Stir in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in flour until just incorporated.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Spread with butter or cream cheese for extra flavor. Store in plastic wrap or aluminum foil at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator/freezer for longer storage.

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