best ever banana bread
This moist and flavorful banana bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack, made with ripe bananas and a hint of vanilla.
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
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
Prepare the Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the beaten egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
Bake the Bread
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or cinnamon to the batter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 4mg