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best banana bread recipe

3 Secrets to the Best Banana Bread Recipe Ever


  • Author: Emma Fleming
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and delicious banana bread recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Made with ripe bananas and basic pantry ingredients.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mash the bananas in a bowl.
  3. Mix in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  4. Stir in baking soda and salt.
  5. Fold in flour until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool before slicing.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • Add nuts or chocolate chips if you prefer.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Oven-baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 196
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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