Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter or oil
- 1 cup sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the melted butter or oil to the bananas and mix well. Then, stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the surface. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Check around 55 minutes to prevent overbaking.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for maximum moisture retention.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist.
- Wrap leftovers tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- For extra moistness, consider adding Greek yogurt or sour cream to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/10th of loaf)
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg