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Easy Moist Banana Bread

A simple and delicious banana bread recipe that results in a moist and flavorful loaf, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter unsalted
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
  2. Mix in the beaten egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake the Bread
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
  1. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

For added flavor, consider mixing in nuts or chocolate chips before baking.

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