Description
Indulge in the warmth of homemade Easy Moist Banana Bread, a delightful treat that transforms overripe bananas into a soft, flavorful loaf. This recipe is incredibly straightforward, requiring just a handful of ingredients you likely have on hand. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a heartfelt gift, this banana bread will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Its moist texture and sweet aroma will fill your home with irresistible comfort. Whether enjoyed plain, topped with nut butter, or served warm with ice cream, this versatile banana bread promises to satisfy every craving.
Ingredients
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- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract; mix until blended.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt into the mixture; stir gently.
- Fold in flour just until incorporated—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and level it out.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg