Description
Easy Moist Banana Bread is a delightful and comforting treat that comes together in under an hour. With its rich banana flavor and soft, moist texture, this homemade loaf is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even as a thoughtful gift. Made with simple pantry staples, this recipe makes use of ripe bananas to create a naturally sweet and flavorful delight that everyone will love. Whether you enjoy it plain or topped with butter, nut butter, or cream cheese, this banana bread is sure to become a family favorite.
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) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large 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 over the mixture; stir gently.
- Add flour and mix just until incorporated—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg