Perfect Banana Bread Recipe 2
A moist and flavorful banana bread made with ripe bananas, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 medium very ripe bananas, mashed
- 0.33 cup melted butter
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt pinch
- 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, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the brown sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir.
- Add the flour and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.