Description
This Easy Moist Banana Bread recipe is a simple and delicious way to use ripe bananas to make a soft, flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack. With just a few basic ingredients, it comes together quickly and yields moist, tender bread with a sweet banana flavor.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the banana bread.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make it easier to remove the bread after baking.
- Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until smooth to create the base of your batter.
- Add Butter: Stir in the melted butter into the mashed bananas until the mixture is well combined, enhancing moistness and flavor.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Mix until everything is evenly blended for a uniform batter.
- Add Leavening Agents: Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently to distribute evenly, ensuring proper rising and taste balance.
- Add Flour: Add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients and stir just until the flour disappears. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake the banana bread for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool in Pan: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set before removing.
- Transfer to Rack: Carefully transfer the bread to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread moist and tender.
- If you prefer, you can add nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and taste.
- Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- The bread can be frozen wrapped tightly in foil or plastic wrap for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 loaf)
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg
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