Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Easy Moist Banana Bread, a simple yet scrumptious recipe perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a heartfelt gift. This banana bread features overripe bananas that lend natural sweetness and moisture, resulting in a tender loaf that’s bursting with flavor. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip this up quickly, making it an ideal choice for both novice bakers and experienced chefs looking for a quick treat. Pair it with nut butter, cream cheese, or fresh fruit for an extra layer of deliciousness.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter until well combined.
- Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract; mix until blended.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture; stir gently.
- Fold in flour until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 55g)
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg