A simple, one-bowl recipe for incredibly moist and delicious banana bread, perfect for breakfast or snacks. This family-favorite is easy enough for beginner bakers.
Author:Sarah Peterson
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 10 min
Yield:1 loaf (10 slices) 1x
Category:Quick Bread
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
Stir in the melted butter, baking soda, salt, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Gradually stir in the flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra moistness, ensure your bananas are very ripe, with plenty of brown spots.
You can add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
This recipe is a great base for meal planning, offering a satisfying treat.