Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Moist Banana Bread, a perfect treat for any time of day! This recipe combines ripe bananas and melted butter to create a soft, tender loaf that is ideal for breakfast, snacks, or sharing with loved ones. With just a few simple ingredients that you likely have on hand, this no-fail banana bread is quick to prepare, making it an effortless addition to your baking repertoire. Customize it with your favorite nuts or chocolate chips for an extra touch of sweetness. Enjoy it warm with butter or as a delicious dessert topped with ice cream!
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas 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 over the mixture; stir gently to combine.
- Fold in the flour just until incorporated—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg