Easy Moist Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup Bananas (Ripe; source specifies 3 to 4 bananas)
• 0.3333333333333333 cup Butter (Melted)
• 0.25 cup Egg
• 0.75 cup Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 1.5 cup Flour
• Nonstick cooking spray (For preparing the loaf pan; parchment paper is an alternative)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9 × 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth.

3. 3

   Stir in the melted butter, egg, sugar, vanilla, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

4. 4

   Add the flour and stir just until incorporated. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

6. 6

   Bake for 55–65 minutes. Begin checking around 50 minutes: insert a toothpick into the center, where it should come out without wet batter (a few moist crumbs are fine).

7. 7

   Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

The source gives a banana range of 3 to 4; nutrition and grams use the midpoint of 3.5 medium bananas. The article notes the loaf can be frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat a slice, microwave for 10–15 seconds or toast on a low setting. It also describes oil, applesauce, and honey substitutions, and mini-loaf baking variations.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• breakfast
• snack
• baked
• vegetarian
• make-ahead
• freezer-friendly