Delicious Easy Banana Bread
Indulge in the comforting aroma of freshly baked banana bread, a delightful treat perfect for any time of day. This easy recipe combines ripe bananas and simple ingredients to create a moist, flavorful loaf that’s sure to bring smiles and warm memories. Whether you enjoy it plain, toasted with butter, or garnished with walnuts or chocolate chips, this banana bread is a nostalgic favorite that will have you reaching for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan lightly with butter or cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky. Add the sugars, egg, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined—be careful not to overmix!
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top. Bake for approximately 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg