Description
A delightful and comforting banana bread recipe that transforms ripe bananas into a moist loaf, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 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 nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Stir in the flour until just incorporated. If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and avoid overmixing to maintain the bread’s texture.
