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banana bread

Classic Banana Bread

A moist and delicious banana bread recipe, perfect for using up ripe bananas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  • Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  • Mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
  • Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
  • Add the flour last and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

You can add nuts, chocolate chips, or spices like cinnamon for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baking, Banana, Bread
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