Description
A simple and delicious banana bread recipe that harnesses the sweet flavor of overripe bananas, making for a comforting treat.
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
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and melt the butter in a mixing bowl.
- Mash the ripe bananas until creamy, then mix them with the melted butter.
- Stir in the baking soda and salt.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Incorporate the flour gradually, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using applesauce instead of butter or whole wheat flour for added fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg