Description
A moist and flavorful banana bread that showcases the natural sweetness of overripe bananas, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, well-mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar (can adjust for sweetness)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Combine the mashed bananas with melted butter, mixing until smooth.
- Mix in baking soda and salt. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
- If desired, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the batter to ensure a light texture. Use the ripest bananas for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, dessert, easy baking, ripe bananas, quick bread