Description
A moist and sweet loaf that utilizes overripe bananas, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 4×8 inch loaf pan by greasing it with butter or non-stick spray.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth with some lumps.
- Mix in the melted butter until well combined.
- Add the baking soda and a pinch of salt.
- Incorporate the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, stirring until well mixed.
- Add the all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the walnuts if using.
- Fill the prepared loaf pan with the batter.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the banana bread in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For variations, try adding chocolate chips or spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, baking recipe, quick bread, homemade, dessert