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Best Banana Bread

A warm, moist loaf of banana bread that is easy to make and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or desserts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas The riper, the better!
  • 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
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chips Optional for added flavor and texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter.
  4. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
  5. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  6. Stir in the flour until just incorporated.
  7. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  8. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling
  1. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate for about a week or freeze individual slices for 2-3 months.