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The Best Banana Bread Recipe

A moist and flavorful banana bread that is easy to make and 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
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar can use brown sugar for a richer flavor
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
  2. Mix in the beaten egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  2. If using, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
Bake the Bread
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
  1. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Slice and enjoy your delicious banana bread!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas. You can also freeze leftover banana bread for later enjoyment.

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