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Banana Bread

A moist and flavorful loaf made with ripe bananas and simple ingredients, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 196
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
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute half with whole wheat flour for a lighter loaf.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.
  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. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Mix in the flour until just incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool before removing from the pan.

Notes

Banana bread is wonderfully versatile! Serve warm, with butter or cream cheese, and enjoy alongside coffee or tea. To keep it fresh, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to three months.