Description
Easy Moist Banana Bread is a beloved recipe that delivers a wonderfully moist and flavorful result, perfect for using up ripe bananas.
Ingredients
- 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 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas and stir in the melted butter.
3. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture, then stir in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Choose ripe, speckled bananas for best results.
Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense texture.
Use room-temperature ingredients for better incorporation.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg