Description

Indulge in the warmth and delightful aroma of homemade banana bread with this Simple Banana Bread Recipe. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a moist, sweet loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a comforting dessert. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a delicious treat that makes use of those overripe bananas sitting on your counter. Customize it by adding nuts or chocolate chips to suit your taste. Each slice is soft and flavorful, making it an ideal choice for sharing with friends and family or enjoying all to yourself!

Ingredients

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1/3 cup melted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2-4 very ripe bananas
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
In a mixing bowl, blend melted butter and sugar until well-combined.
Mash the ripe bananas thoroughly and mix them into the butter-sugar mixture.
Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour; mix gently until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for approximately 40 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
Allow cooling before slicing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 210
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg