Description
A delicious, moist banana bread, perfect for breakfast or as a snack. This simple recipe uses overripe bananas, making it easy to prepare and rewarding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar (can reduce to 1/2 cup for less sweetness)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl. Stir in melted butter until combined.
- Mix in baking soda and salt.
- Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Stir in the flour until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Avoid over-mixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Serve warm with butter or cream cheese and pair with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: banana bread, dessert, quick bread, snack, easy recipe