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A freshly baked loaf of banana bread on a cutting board.

Proven way to grow your Banana Bread

This recipe focuses on baking a delicious banana bread. It yields a moist and flavorful loaf that is perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • large bowl
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Mixing
  1. In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas and then stir in the granulated sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  2. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined and being careful not to overmix.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots. You can also add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor and texture.