Banana Bread
	
		A moist, sweet, and classic quick bread made with ripe bananas, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
	 
	
		
							- Author: sarra
 
							- Prep Time: 10 minutes
 
							- Cook Time: 55 minutes
 
							- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
 
							- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 slices) 1x
 
							- Category: Bread
 
							- Method: Baking
 
							- Cuisine: American
 
							- Diet: Vegetarian
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
 
- 1/3 cup melted butter
 
- 3/4 cup sugar
 
- 1 egg, beaten
 
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
 
- Pinch of salt
 
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and butter a 4×8-inch loaf pan.
 
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
 
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
 
- Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
 
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir to combine.
 
- Add the flour and mix until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
 
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
 
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
 
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- Use overripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
 
- You can add chocolate chips, walnuts, or cinnamon for extra flavor.
 
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 slice
 
							- Calories: 210
 
							- Sugar: 14g
 
							- Sodium: 180mg
 
							- Fat: 7g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 4g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 34g
 
							- Fiber: 1g
 
							- Protein: 3g
 
							- Cholesterol: 30mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: banana bread, quick bread, ripe bananas, easy banana bread, moist banana bread