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Banana Bread

Deliciously Moist Banana Bread Made Easy at Home

This easy banana bread recipe offers moistness and flavor, perfect for breakfast or snacks, featuring ripe bananas and warm spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 196
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.33 cups mashed bananas about 4 small bananas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adds warmth
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter or vegetable oil for a healthier option
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • fork or potato masher
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mash about 4 small ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth, yielding roughly 1⅓ cups.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, followed by the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  6. Gently fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-60 minutes.
  8. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender and fluffy.

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