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Homemade one bowl banana bread sliced and ready to serve.

One Bowl Banana Bread

A quick and easy banana bread recipe that uses simple ingredients and requires only one bowl for minimal cleanup. Moist and delicious, it's a perfect way to use up overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large large bananas (or 4 small bananas) Very ripe for best flavor and moisture.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with brown sugar for a nuttier flavor.
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Can skip baking powder but ensure enough baking soda.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips For a chocolate twist.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan. Set it aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the 3 large (or 4 small) overripe bananas using a fork or potato masher.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of melted butter to the mashed bananas and whisk until well combined.
  4. Mix in 2/3 cup of sugar, 2 room temperature eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whisk everything together.
  5. Fold in the dry ingredients: 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt using a spatula.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the pre-greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Once baked, take it out of the oven and let it sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Enjoy this banana bread warm or at room temperature. It can be served plain or with butter or cream cheese. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a week. Freeze for up to three months.

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