Description
Experience the comfort of a homemade loaf with this foolproof one-bowl banana bread recipe. By utilizing overripe bananas, this bake achieves a perfect natural sweetness and a tender, moist crumb. This streamlined, single-bowl method minimizes cleanup and ensures a consistently delicious golden-brown loaf every single time, making it an ideal treat for novice and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
3 large ripe bananas (with brown spots)
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan thoroughly with non-stick spray.
Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl using a fork until smooth.
Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas until fully combined.
Whisk in the baking soda and salt until evenly distributed.
Mix the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract into the wet banana base.
Fold the flour into the mixture gently using a spatula until just incorporated.
Pour the prepared batter into your greased loaf pan.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure your bananas are very ripe with plenty of brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added, as this can make the bread tough. Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or wrap well and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg