Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade banana bread with this easy recipe that transforms overripe bananas into a moist, flavorful treat. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this banana bread is loved by all ages and can be customized with nuts or chocolate chips for added richness. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even beginner bakers will find success in creating this classic loaf. Gather your ripe bananas and prepare to enjoy the comforting aroma of freshly baked banana bread wafting through your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 very ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (or 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine mashed bananas and melted butter. Mix well.
- Add the egg, sugar, and vanilla extract; stir until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda (or powder), and salt until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 8×4 inch loaf pan and bake for about one hour or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg