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Banana Bread Recipe

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A moist, classic banana bread recipe made in 7 simple steps. Perfect for beginners, this one-bowl recipe uses ripe bananas and pantry staples.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup butter melted (or oil substitute)
  • 3/4 cup sugar use less for lighter sweetness
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl For mixing the banana bread batter
  • 1 Fork or masher For mashing ripe bananas
  • 1 Spoon For mixing ingredients
  • 1 Loaf Pan (8x4 or 9x5) Baking the banana bread
  • 1 Oven For baking

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Stir in melted butter, then mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  4. Sprinkle in baking soda and salt. Mix gently.
  5. Add flour and stir until just combined (don’t overmix).
  6. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
  7. Pour batter into loaf pan and bake 55–65 minutes.
  8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
  9. Slice and enjoy warm, plain, or with butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor. For dairy-free banana bread, substitute butter with oil or coconut oil. Store banana bread in an airtight container for 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. This recipe also works for muffins, bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes.

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