Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Start by mashing the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with melted butter and stir well.
- Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture, gently folding until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure light and fluffy bread.
- Optional: Incorporate nuts or chocolate chips for added texture.
- Let the banana bread cool before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg