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A golden slice of banana bread with a moist interior topped with banana slices and nuts, resting on a rustic wooden cutting board with a blurred background of a baking setting.

Ultimate Easy Banana Bread Recipe for Delicious Homestyle Baking

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A quick and simple banana bread made in one bowl, combining ripe bananas, flour, sugar, and butter for a moist and flavorful treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and flavor.
  • Optional: fold in nuts or chocolate chips for added texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg