Description
A delightful treat that ensures every bite is soft, moist, and bursting with flavor, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and stir in the melted butter.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt, then add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added richness, consider incorporating chopped nuts or chocolate chips. The riper the bananas, the better the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg