Description
Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked banana bread with this Simple Banana Bread Recipe. Perfectly moist and sweet, this easy-to-follow recipe transforms overripe bananas into a scrumptious loaf that’s ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a loaf that your entire family will love. Customize it with nuts or chocolate chips for an extra burst of flavor, or enjoy it plain—either way, this banana bread is sure to become a cherished favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2-4 very ripe bananas
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, blend melted butter with sugar until well combined.
- Mash the ripe bananas and mix them into the butter-sugar blend until smooth.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg