World’s Best Banana Bread
A simple recipe for exceptionally moist and flavorful banana bread.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease and flour a standard loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Add the flour and mix until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
- For a richer taste, substitute brown sugar for half of the granulated sugar.
- You can add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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