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Banana Bread

Moist and Fluffy Banana Bread Recipe You'll Love to Bake

This moist and fluffy banana bread recipe combines ripe bananas for a delightful treat that's perfect for any time of day.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots
  • 1/2 cup melted butter provides richness
  • 1 cup sugar reduce slightly for less sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt balances flavors
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • fork or potato masher
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash about three ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
  3. Mix in melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and beaten egg until creamy and fragrant.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet banana mixture, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in any optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips evenly into the batter.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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