Description
This easy banana bread recipe is a delightful way to savor overripe bananas and wrap yourself in warmth, inspired by treasured moments in Grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Mix in the baking soda and a pinch of salt.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Stir in the flour until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For variations, try adding chocolate chips, nuts, lemon zest, or cinnamon for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg