Classic Moist Banana Bread Recipe
This Classic Moist Banana Bread recipe is a delightful treat that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. With the perfect balance of sweetness and moist texture, this banana bread is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir in.
- Add flour: Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add optional ingredients: Optional: Stir in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Banana Bread, Breakfast, Snack, Baking, Easy Recipe
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