Banana Bread
Ripe bananas? Make magic happen with this moist, golden banana bread. Sweet, simple, and irresistibly delicious!
Equipment
- 8x4-inch loaf pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Fork or potato masher
- Mixing spoon or spatula
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 350 Grams Very ripe bananas 2 to 3 medium bananas, mashed
- 76 Grams Unsalted melted
- ½ Teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 Pinch Salt
- 150 Grams Granulated sugar reduce to 100 g for less sweetness, increase to 200 g for more
- 1 Large Egg beaten
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 205 Grams All-purpose flour plain flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Grease or line an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl using a fork until completely smooth.350 Grams Very ripe bananas
- Add the melted butter and stir until fully combined.76 Grams Unsalted
- Stir in the baking soda and salt.½ Teaspoon Baking soda, 1 Pinch Salt
- Then mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.150 Grams Granulated sugar, 1 Large Egg, 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Add the flour and fold everything together gently until just combined—don’t overmix.205 Grams All-purpose flour
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick or skewer into the center, it should come out clean or with a few dry crumbs. If the top browns too quickly and the center isn’t set, loosely cover the loaf with foil and continue baking.
- Once baked, let the bread cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Use super ripe bananas with brown spots, they make the best banana bread.
- Mix-ins like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit can be added for extra texture and flavor.
- If using a larger loaf pan (like 9x5"), reduce the baking time slightly.
- This banana bread keeps well at room temperature for 4 days when wrapped, up to 5 days in the fridge, or 3 months in the freezer. Slice before freezing for easy defrosting and toasting.
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 239IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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