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Easy Moist Banana Bread

A quick and easy banana bread recipe that delivers a moist and flavorful loaf, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas 3 ripe bananas (mashed) Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large 1 large egg (beaten) For a vegan option, replace with flaxseed meal.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Mix gently to avoid dense bread.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
  4. Stir in the melted butter until combined.
  5. Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract; mix until blended.
  6. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently.
  7. Add flour and stir just until it disappears.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Serve warm with butter, pair with vanilla ice cream, or add cinnamon and nuts for a breakfast twist. This banana bread can be stored in the fridge for 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.