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Easy Banana Bread Recipe: Bake Your Perfect Loaf Today!


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and delightful recipe for homemade banana bread that is perfect for using up overripe bananas.


Ingredients

  • 🍌 Ripe Bananas: 3 medium (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 🥣 All-Purpose Flour: 1 1/2 cups (190 grams)
  • 🍬 Granulated Sugar: 3/4 cup (150 grams)
  • 🥚 Large Eggs: 2
  • 🧈 Unsalted Butter: 1/3 cup (75 grams), melted
  • 🥄 Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
  • 🍦 Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
  • 🧂 Salt: 1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Mix in the melted butter, then add the eggs and vanilla extract, stirring well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into a prepared 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense bread.
  • Experiment with mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
  • Check for doneness around the 50-minute mark.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 196
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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