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Banana Bread

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This banana bread is moist, tender, and incredibly easy to make. A perfect treat for breakfast or dessert!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted Make sure it’s melted for easier mixing.
  • 1 cup white sugar Standard granulated sugar.
  • 2 pieces eggs Use large eggs for best results; room temperature is ideal.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract is recommended.
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour No substitutes needed for texture; measure by spooning into the cup and leveling.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it’s fresh for proper rising.
  • 2-3 pieces ripe bananas About 1 to 1 1/2 cups mashed. They are the flavor backbone.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Mix the mashed bananas into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking soda. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula. Mix just until no dry streaks remain — don’t overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 55–65 minutes. Start checking at 50 minutes: a toothpick or skewer inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil.
  2. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then remove to a rack to cool another 20–30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Best served warm with a pat of butter. Can be enjoyed with cream cheese, nut butter, or as toast. Store at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for longer storage.
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