Ingredients
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- 3 very ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (or 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the mashed bananas and melted butter until smooth.
- Add the egg, sugar, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the flour, baking soda (or powder), and salt to the banana mixture. Combine until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into a greased 8×4 inch loaf pan. Bake for about one hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf. Check for doneness at 55–65 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, quick bread, dessert, baking, breakfast