Description
This classic Banana Bread recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 medium very ripe bananas
- peeled
- 1/3 cup butter
- melted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter, then mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing just until incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Banana Bread, quick bread, dessert, baking, recipes, American cuisine