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Banana Bread Recipe

Banana Bread Recipe: The Best Easy Homemade Treat You’ll Love

This easy banana bread recipe is perfect for using ripe bananas and makes a delicious homemade treat that you will love.

  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  4. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
  6. Finally, mix in the flour until just incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For added flavor, try including chopped nuts or chocolate chips in the batter.
  • Make sure the bananas are truly ripe for the best sweetness.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 198
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg

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