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