Description
A timeless classic banana bread that’s moist, sweet, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth and mix in the melted butter.
- Add baking soda and salt to the mixture, then stir in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For variations, consider adding chocolate chips, nuts, or spices like cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg