Description
This easy and moist banana bread recipe is a classic one-bowl bake made with simple ingredients and ripe bananas. Soft, flavorful, and quick to make, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sharing.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar (or 1/2 cup for less sweetness)
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter until combined.
- Mix in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently.
- Fold in flour just until no white streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
- Add mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit for variation.
- For muffins, bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Wrap tightly and store at room temperature for 3–4 days.
- Freeze loaf or slices for up to 3 months; reheat as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
