Classic Banana Bread
A moist and tender classic banana bread made with ripe bananas, warm vanilla, and a soft crumb—perfect for breakfast or snacking.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Total Time: 65 mins
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas and melted butter until combined.
- Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla; stir well.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir in.
- Gently fold in the flour until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.
- Banana bread freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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