Easy Moist Banana Bread
A simple and heartwarming recipe for banana bread, rich in moisture and flavor, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas Choose very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness.
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar Can be substituted with maple syrup.
- 1 large egg Beaten.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in 1/3 cup of melted butter until combined.
- Add 3/4 cup of sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
- Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, mixing gently.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
To enhance moisture, consider adding a dollop of Greek yogurt. For variations, try incorporating nuts, chocolate chips, or pumpkin puree.