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Moist Banana Bread Recipe

Moist Banana Bread Recipe for Irresistible Comfort and Flavor

This Moist Banana Bread Recipe is a comforting treat made with overripe bananas, perfect for breakfast or sharing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 large Ripe Bananas Use nearly black bananas for best results
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Can substitute with vegetable oil if desired
  • 1 cup Sugar Reduce quantity for a less sweet version
  • 1 large Egg Omit for a vegan version or replace with 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Make sure it's fresh for best effect
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Always include a pinch in sweet recipes
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • fork or potato masher

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Moist Banana Bread Recipe
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and lump-free.
  3. Add melted butter to the mashed bananas, then mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and sugar until well blended.
  4. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently.
  5. Gradually add the flour, mixing until just incorporated.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for using overripe bananas and can be customized with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.

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