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Cozy Easy Moist Banana Bread

Comforting and moist banana bread made with simple ingredients, perfect for nostalgic breakfasts, snacks, or gifts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 3/4 cup sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Large bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in the melted butter until creamy.
  3. Step 3: Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and mix well until combined.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently to incorporate.
  5. Step 5: Fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
  7. Step 7: Bake 50 to 60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Step 8: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Swap butter for oil for a dairy-free version. Add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.