Description
A beloved classic that transforms overripe bananas into a moist and flavorful loaf, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the mashed bananas and melted butter in a bowl until well combined.
- Add the baking soda and a pinch of salt, then stir to combine.
- Incorporate the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Add the all-purpose flour and stir gently, being careful not to overmix.
- Prepare a greased 4×8 inch loaf pan and pour the batter in, leveling it gently.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Great with butter or cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: banana bread, quick bread, dessert, baking, easy recipe