Homemade Banana Bread
A simple and nostalgic banana bread recipe that transforms ripe bananas into a delicious treat, perfect for breakfast or snack time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Incorporate the baking soda and a pinch of salt into the banana mixture.
- Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour gently until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into a greased 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with butter, peanut butter, or enjoy it warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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