Description
This moist and simple banana bread is the perfect one-bowl solution for using up overripe fruit. By focusing on simple techniques and high-quality ingredients like melted butter, this recipe creates a tender, velvety loaf with a deep, caramelized flavor profile. It is a reliable, no-fuss staple that requires only basic kitchen equipment and minimal cleanup, making it an ideal choice for busy mornings or an easy afternoon snack.
Ingredients
3 medium ripe bananas (with dark spots)
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Mash the bananas thoroughly in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
Stir in the melted butter until fully incorporated.
Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is uniform.
Sprinkle in the baking soda and salt, then stir well.
Gradually fold in the flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 60 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
Notes
Use brown sugar instead of granulated for a moister loaf. Ensure bananas are very ripe with plenty of brown spots for the best natural sweetness and texture. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Trends Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg