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Best Easy Banana Bread

Best Easy Banana Bread That Melts in Your Mouth

Discover the Best Easy Banana Bread, a delightful use of overripe bananas with a rich aroma and soft texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: MUFFINS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Ripe bananas about 3-4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup Salted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar 150g
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour 212g
For Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Chopped walnuts or chocolate chips optional mix-ins
  • Extra toppings optional, sprinkle on top

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • Fork or potato masher

Method
 

How to Make Best Easy Banana Bread
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth with a few lumps.
  3. Mix in the melted butter with the mashed bananas.
  4. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Sprinkle baking soda and baking powder over the mixture and stir gently.
  6. Add ground cinnamon and salt, then stir to combine.
  7. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour into the batter.
  8. Fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
  9. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and sprinkle extra topping if desired.
  10. Bake for approximately 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Cool the banana bread in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with a pat of butter for an indulgent treat.

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