Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan with butter, non-stick spray, or parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and sugar to the bananas. Mix thoroughly.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use very ripe, spotty bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Do not overmix to ensure a tender crumb.
- Add extras like nuts or chocolate chips before baking for added texture.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 100g)
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg