Description
Easy recipe for moist and delicious homemade banana bread.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the flour until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- You can add nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, homemade, quick bread, baking, sweet bread