Description
This easy banana bread is moist, sweet, and full of rich banana flavor. Perfect for using up ripe bananas, it’s made with simple pantry staples and comes together quickly for a cozy treat any time of day.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Add the flour and mix just until the batter comes together—do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips for variation.
- Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months when sliced and stored properly.
- For an egg-free version, use a flax egg or 1/4 cup applesauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
