Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (or 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine mashed bananas and melted butter until well mixed.
- Add the egg, sugar, and vanilla extract; blend smoothly.
- Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for about one hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or chocolate chips. Using very ripe bananas enhances sweetness and moisture. This banana bread freezes well; wrap tightly for up to three months.
