Moist Banana Bread Recipe
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Bake a moist and tender loaf of banana bread using overripe bananas. This easy one-bowl recipe is foolproof and packed with real banana flavor.
- Author: Claire
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Total Time: 75 min
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8-10 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, stir together the mashed bananas, melted butter, baking soda, salt, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- For a moister bread, do not overmix the batter after adding the flour.
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
- Add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg