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Moist Banana Bread

Moist Banana Bread Bliss: Simple One-Bowl Delight

This Moist Banana Bread is a simple one-bowl recipe that brings joy with its delicious flavor and comforting texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2-3 large overripe bananas mashed
  • 2 eggs beaten, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup milk can substitute with buttermilk or yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour accurately measured
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped, can omit if nut-free

Equipment

  • 9 x 5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • fork or potato masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crazy-Moist Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Cream softened unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mash the overripe bananas into the butter and sugar mixture until desired smoothness.
  4. Add the beaten eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt, mixing until completely combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour and baking soda, stirring just until no flour is visible.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow the banana bread to cool completely before slicing to maintain moistness. Experiment by adding chocolate chips or other nuts for variety.

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