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Banana Bread

Moist Banana Bread: Your New Go-To Comfort Food Recipe

This moist banana bread recipe transforms overripe bananas into a delightful treat everyone loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 1 cup Very ripe bananas, mashed Use overripe bananas for maximum flavor.
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter, melted Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • ¾ cup Sugar White or brown; mixing varieties gives a deeper flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Consider a flax egg for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1½ cups All-purpose flour Can be swapped with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Essential for leavening.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon Optional; omit for neutral flavor.
Optional Mix-Ins
  • ½ cup Chopped walnuts or pecans Optional; substitute with almonds or omit.
  • ½ cup Chocolate chips Optional; swap with dried fruit for a healthier twist.

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Whisk

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the very ripe bananas until smooth with a fork or potato masher.
  3. Stir in the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in any optional mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and fluffy.

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