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Best Easy Banana Bread Recipe

A simple and delicious banana bread recipe that yields a moist and flavorful loaf, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 196
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter unsalted
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  2. Mix in the beaten egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  2. If desired, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
Bake the Bread
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  2. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
  1. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Slice and enjoy your delicious banana bread!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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