Description
This Simple Banana Bread Recipe is a delightful and easy-to-make treat that transforms ripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for any occasion. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this banana bread is sure to impress family and friends with its sweet aroma and soft texture. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can customize it by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits to suit your taste. Enjoy a slice warm from the oven with butter or nut butter for an extra touch of indulgence.
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).
- Prepare a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar until blended.
- Mash the ripe bananas and mix them into the butter-sugar mixture.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour; mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg