Description
A forgiving and comforting loaf made from ripe bananas and pantry staples, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla; mix until blended.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently.
- Add flour and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For additional texture, fold in 1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chips. Store at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, easy banana bread, moist banana bread, quick bread