Classic Banana Bread 🍌🍞
Moist, tender, and packed with sweet banana flavor—this easy one-bowl recipe is perfect for using up ripe bananas!
Ingredients (Makes 1 loaf)
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3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
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½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil)
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¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar (or brown sugar for extra moisture)
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
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½ cup mix-ins: chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or raisins
Instructions
1. Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients
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In a large bowl, mash bananas. Stir in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
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Gently fold in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until just combined (don’t overmix!).
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Stir in mix-ins (if using).
4. Bake
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Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 50–60 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tips for the Best Banana Bread
✔ Use spotty, blackened bananas—the riper, the sweeter!
✔ Don’t overmix—a few lumps are okay for a tender crumb.
✔ Extra moist? Add ¼ cup sour cream or yogurt.
Why You’ll Love This
✅ Simple pantry ingredients—no fancy tools needed.
✅ Freezer-friendly (wrap slices and freeze for up to 3 months).
✅ Versatile: Swap flour for whole wheat or gluten-free blend.
Serve with: A smear of butter, peanut butter, or honey.
Want a healthier version? Reduce sugar to ½ cup and add ¼ cup oats! 😊
Need a vegan option? Use flax eggs and coconut oil. 🌱