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Best Banana Bread

A moist and flavorful banana bread recipe that is easy to make and perfect for using overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 196
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, beaten egg, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until well combined.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake the Bread
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
  1. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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