banana bread recipe
Moist Banana Bread recipe: learn how to bake a tender, flavorful loaf with simple ingredients and easy steps. Try this delicious homemade treat!
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large 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 to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
- Stir in the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in
- Add the flour and mix until just combined. Do not overmix
- Fold in optional add-ins if using
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
