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Best Banana Bread

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this best banana bread recipe, bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This moist and tender loaf is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a delightful dessert. Enjoy it warm with butter or toasted for a cozy treat; it’s sure to become a family favorite. Easy to make and customizable with nuts or chocolate chips, this banana bread brings back nostalgic memories of baking in Grandma's kitchen. Get ready to savor every slice!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Mix in the granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
  • Author: Selena
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
  • Calories: 198
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating chopped walnuts or chocolate chips into the batter before baking. To achieve an even richer taste, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.