Description
Indulge in the delightful warmth of Easy Moist Banana Bread, a perfect treat for any occasion. With its soft, tender crumb and flavorful banana essence, this recipe transforms overripe bananas into a scrumptious loaf that everyone will love. Whether served as a cozy breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a sweet dessert, this banana bread is versatile and easy to make. Minimal prep time ensures you can whip it up quickly, making it a go-to recipe for both novice and experienced bakers. Customize with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips for an extra touch of indulgence. Enjoy it fresh from the oven or toasted with butter—this banana bread is destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, then add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture; stir gently until combined.
- Add flour and mix just until incorporated—avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan; spread evenly.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg