Description
Easy Moist Banana Bread is a delightful and simple recipe that transforms overripe bananas into a deliciously soft loaf. This homemade treat is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a thoughtful gift to friends and family. With just a handful of ingredients, this quick banana bread comes together in no time, offering a moist texture and sweet flavor that will please anyone. Whether you enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toasted with butter, this banana bread is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter until well combined.
- Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract; mix until evenly blended.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture; stir gently.
- Gradually add flour, mixing just until combined—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 27mg