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Simple Banana Bread

Moist and Easy Simple Banana Bread You'll Love to Bake

This Simple Banana Bread is a comforting, one-bowl recipe that transforms ripe bananas into a moist and delicious treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: MUFFINS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted
  • 1 cup Sugar can use brown sugar
  • 3 medium Bananas very ripe
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda can substitute with baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg optional
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour can substitute for gluten-free flour
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips optional
  • 1/2 cup Nuts walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup Dried Fruits raisins or cranberries

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it with butter or oil.
  2. Combine melted butter and sugar in a mixing bowl, stirring until well mixed.
  3. Mash the very ripe bananas until they're smooth, then mix them into the butter-sugar combination.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture; stir until combined.
  5. Fold in the baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 40-55 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
  8. Cool the banana bread in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Serve warm or toasted with a dollop of butter for an extra indulgence.

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