Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 to 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar and a pinch of cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a loaf pan by greasing and flouring it or lining with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Add mashed ripe bananas and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. A few streaks of flour are okay.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for sweetness, avoid overmixing to prevent dense bread, and cool completely before slicing for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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