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A freshly baked loaf of banana bread sliced to reveal its moist, fluffy interior.

Simply Recipe Banana Bread

Emily
This classic banana bread is moist, delicious, and easy to make. It's packed with ripe bananas and a hint of vanilla, perfect for breakfast or as a snack. This recipe can also be customized with nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 Serves
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar or adjust to taste
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions
 

Prepare the Batter:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4x8-inch loaf pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
  • Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir to combine.
  • Add the flour to the mixture and mix until just incorporated.

Bake the Bread:

  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • You can add chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for additional flavor.
  • This banana bread keeps well for several days at room temperature or can be frozen for up to 3 months.