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Banana Bread

Irresistibly Moist Banana Bread for Quick Comfort Baking

This moist banana bread is a deliciously comforting treat, made with overripe bananas and simple ingredients, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 196
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 3 Overripe Bananas mashed
  • ⅔ cup Granulated Sugar adjust for sweetness
  • 2 Eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon optional
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth, leaving a few lumps for texture.
  3. Mix in the melted butter until fully incorporated.
  4. Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Blend the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then whisk until evenly mixed.
  6. Fold the dry mixture into the wet banana mixture until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
  8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Allow to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 176mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Add chocolate chips or nuts for an extra twist. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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