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Delicious slice of the world's best banana bread on a wooden table

World's Best Banana Bread

This delightful banana bread is moist, sweet, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With ripe bananas and a mix of spices, it guarantees a deliciously comforting treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
  • 3-4 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) Feel free to experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together.
  3. In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas and mix in the melted butter. Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla, stirring well.
  4. Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients until just mixed – be careful not to over mix.
  5. If you want to add nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. The more brown spots, the sweeter they are. Don't over mix the batter; it should be lumpy for a perfect texture. For added moisture, you can replace some of the butter with yogurt or applesauce. Experiment with different nuts or add chocolate chips for a unique twist. To store, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and keep at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

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