Ingredients
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- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup milk (if needed, for moisture)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
- Add melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in chopped nuts, if using. If the batter seems too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until pourable.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas and measure flour properly. Store cooled bread tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, banana loaf, quick bread, dessert