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Best Banana Bread Recipe

A moist and flavorful banana bread that is easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 196
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter unsalted
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar granulated
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
  2. Mix in the beaten egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, baking soda, salt, and flour.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  2. Fold in any optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.
Bake the Bread
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
  1. Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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