Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade banana bread with this easy and flavorful recipe. Transform your overripe bananas into a moist, aromatic loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also versatile—enjoy it plain or elevate it with nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit. Ideal for sharing at gatherings or savoring on a cozy morning at home, this banana bread will impress everyone with its rich taste and comforting scent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 very ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (or 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter until smooth. Add the egg, sugar, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, baking soda (or powder), and salt to the banana mixture. Combine until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into a greased 8×4 inch loaf pan. Bake for about one hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg