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Loaf of simple homemade banana bread on a wooden table

Simple Banana Bread

A delightful and easy recipe for banana bread that turns ripe bananas into a moist, sweet treat, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar For a sweeter bread, consider increasing sugar to 1 cup.
  • 1 large egg Beaten.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

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.
  4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
  5. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Mix in the flour until just incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into a 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 before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

You can serve banana bread warm or at room temperature. It's delicious on its own, but you can also spread some butter, cream cheese, or nut butter on top. For more flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nuts before serving. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful snack or breakfast. Store wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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