Description
Moist, fluffy, and naturally sweet banana bread made with ripe bananas and simple pantry staples. This easy one-bowl recipe is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert and is endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1/2 cup sugar (or 1/3 cup for less sweetness)
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until fully combined.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir in.
- Add the flour and mix just until incorporated—do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Add chocolate chips or chopped walnuts for extra flavor and texture.
Swap half the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour for a heartier loaf.
Mix in a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg for a cozy flavor boost.
Coconut oil or vegetable oil can replace butter if needed.
Swirl in peanut butter or Nutella for a fun twist.
Store at room temperature for 3 days, in the fridge for 1 week, or freeze slices for longer storage.
Reheat slices in the microwave for 15–20 seconds or lightly toast for crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
