Old Fashioned Banana Bread
A classic and moist banana bread perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 8 slices)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Whisk together the melted butter and sugar in another bowl.
- Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture.
- Mix the dry ingredients: baking soda, salt, and flour in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the banana mixture until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and add nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
For a moist banana bread, use very ripe bananas and avoid overmixing the batter.
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