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The Best Banana Bread Recipe

The Best Banana Bread

This moist and tender banana bread recipe delivers perfect results every time with its careful balance of ingredients. The combination of melted butter, ripe bananas, and just the right amount of sugar creates a wonderfully moist crumb that stays fresh for days. It's an easy-to-make recipe perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 Stick (1/2 Cup) Butter
  • 3 Large Ripe Bananas
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • fork

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Grease a loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray
  3. Melt butter in a large bowl using microwave (about 1 minute)
  4. Add bananas to melted butter and mash with a fork
  5. Add vanilla extract and eggs to banana mixture, mash and stir until no yellow streaks remain
  6. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon
  7. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix gently with spatula until just combined
  8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top
  9. Bake for 45-55 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor and sweetness. Don't overmix the batter - a few lumps are fine. Let bread cool completely before slicing for best texture. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.