Classic Moist Banana Bread
A simple recipe for making moist, classic banana bread using ripe bananas.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Total Time: 75 min
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 large overripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the baking soda and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the best flavor and moisture.
- For a slightly crispier top, sprinkle a tablespoon of sugar over the batter before baking.
- You can substitute 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for some of the flour if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35