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Easy Moist Banana Bread

A soft and sweet banana bread made with ripe bananas, perfect for any occasion and requires no special tools.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas (mashed) Use bananas with brown spots for sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter Should be cooled slightly.
  • 1 large egg (beaten) Use room temperature egg for a smooth mix.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Measure by spooning into the cup and leveling it off.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
  4. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
  5. Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is evenly blended.
  6. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently.
  7. Add the flour and stir just until the flour disappears—do not overmix.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Store banana bread at room temperature in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 days. Refrigerate to extend freshness up to one week or freeze for 3 months.