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Ultimate Banana Bread

A quick and creamy banana bread that's easy to make and requires only one bowl for simple cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas The darker, the better for sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • a pinch of salt Enhances flavors.
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten Can be substituted with a flax egg for a vegan version.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • optional nuts or chocolate chips Add-ins for extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
  3. Mix in the baking soda and salt.
  4. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Finally, mix in the flour until just incorporated. If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm, optionally with butter or peanut butter. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat as needed.