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Classic Moist Banana Bread

Classic Moist Banana Bread: Your New Favorite Comfort Treat

Classic Moist Banana Bread is a delightful comfort treat with a tender, moist crumb and golden crust, perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium ripe bananas The riper, the better
  • 1/3 cup butter Melted; can substitute with plant-based butter for a vegan version
  • 3/4 cup sugar Can replace with honey or maple syrup for a healthier option
  • 1 large egg For a vegan alternative, substitute with a flax egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Recommended for best taste, can be omitted if needed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for a good rise
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Choose sea salt or table salt according to preference
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour for a heartier loaf
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips For a sweet, indulgent treat
  • 1/2 cup nuts Walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a medium mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Melt the butter and mix it into the mashed bananas until fully combined.
  4. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and mix until homogeneous.
  5. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then sift in the flour and fold until just combined.
  6. Stir in any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  9. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use heavily speckled bananas and avoid overmixing the batter. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature.

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