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Classic Banana Bread Recipe

This easy and moist banana bread recipe is a classic, perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made with ripe bananas and simple ingredients for the best flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread, classic bread recipes, easy banana recipes, moist banana bread, quick banana bread, simple dessert recipes
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Clara

Ingredients

  • 2-3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4x8-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  4. Mix in the baking soda and salt. Then, add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Slowly fold in the flour until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter.