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Best Banana Bread

A cozy and easy banana bread recipe made in one bowl, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas 3 ripe bananas The browner, the better for natural sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup melted butter Butter adds flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent.
  • Pinch of salt Pinch of salt Enhances flavor.
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup sugar Can substitute with brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 1 large egg 1 large egg, beaten Provides structure.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds sweetness and aroma.
  • 1 cup 1 cup all-purpose flour Base of the bread.
Optional Mix-ins
  • Nuts or chocolate chips Feel free to fold into the batter for extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter.
  4. Mix in the baking soda and a pinch of salt.
  5. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  6. Stir in the flour until just incorporated.
  7. Optional: Fold in nuts or chocolate chips at this step.
  8. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm with butter, coffee, or milk. Can store at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Use very ripe bananas for best results and avoid overmixing.