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Banana Bread

This homemade banana bread is perfectly moist, sweet, and delicious, made with ripe bananas and a quick one-pan approach for minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed The riper the better for flavor.
  • 1/3 cup honey Can substitute with maple syrup or brown sugar.
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 egg, beaten Can substitute with flaxseed meal or applesauce for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mix the mashed bananas and melted butter together.
  3. Stir in the honey, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in the baking soda and salt; then add the flour and mix until just incorporated.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Serve warm, possibly with butter or cream cheese. Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor. Store at room temperature for 2-3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze slices for up to 3 months.