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Ultimate Banana Bread

A quick and easy one-bowl recipe for homemade banana bread that's soft, moist, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas Super ripe bananas are better for extra sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • a pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar Can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
  • 1 large egg, beaten Can be substituted with a flax egg for a vegan version.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour You can add cocoa powder for chocolate banana bread.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  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 salt.
  5. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Finally, mix in the flour until just incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Store leftovers at room temperature for 3-4 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months. Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.