Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Easy Moist Banana Bread, a perfect treat for any time of day. This moist and flavorful loaf is made with ripe bananas, providing natural sweetness that makes it irresistibly tender. Whether you’re enjoying it fresh for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or gifting it to loved ones, this banana bread is sure to impress. With just a handful of pantry staples and minimal prep time, you can create a delicious baked good that everyone will adore. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Enjoy a slice warm or toasted with butter for an extra touch of comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter until well combined.
- Mix in sugar and beaten egg until evenly blended.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture; stir gently to incorporate.
- Gradually add flour and mix just until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center—when it comes out clean, it's ready!
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (55g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg