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Easy Moist Banana Bread

A simple and delicious banana bread recipe that's creamy, sweet, and easy to make, perfect for the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas (mashed) The riper, the better for more sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg (beaten) Can be substituted with flaxseed meal or applesauce for a vegan version.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with whole wheat flour.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
  4. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
  5. Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is evenly blended.
  6. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently.
  7. Add the flour and stir just until it disappears—no overmixing allowed!
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  11. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use overripe bananas and avoid overmixing the batter. Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor.