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Freshly baked banana bread loaf with sliced pieces on a wooden cutting board.

Banana Bread

Delicious and comforting Banana Bread made with ripe bananas, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten Can replace with flax egg or applesauce.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Do not overmix the batter.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
  5. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
  6. Finally, stir in the flour until just incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into a buttered 4x8 inch loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan.

Notes

Serve banana bread warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with coffee or tea. Keep stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. Can be frozen for up to three months.