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Banana Bread

A moist, one-bowl banana bread made with very ripe bananas and melted butter, a golden loaf ready in about an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: banana bread recipe, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, one bowl banana bread
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 very ripe bananas mashed, about 1 1/2 cups
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • 1 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • 1 Large mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Step 2: Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
  3. Step 3: Stir in the melted butter, then the sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  4. Step 4: Add the baking soda, cinnamon, and salt and stir to combine.
  5. Step 5: Fold in the flour until just combined.
  6. Tip: Overmixing leads to a dense loaf.
  7. Step 6: Fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips, if using, and pour into the pan.
  8. Step 7: Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Tip: Tent with foil for the last 15 minutes if the top browns too quickly.
  10. Step 8: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Use bananas that are heavily spotted or mostly black, since they have the most sweetness and flavor.