Classic Banana Bread
A moist and flavorful banana bread made with ripe bananas, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 0.33 cup melted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas and melted butter.
- Stir in sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over mixture and stir.
- Add flour and mix until just incorporated; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas with brown spots. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.