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Banana Bread

Freshly baked banana bread with a soft and moist texture, placed on parchment paper with ripe bananas in the background.

Best Banana Bread Recipe: Moist, Sweet, and Easy to Bake 🍌

🍌 Ready to bake the best banana bread of your life? Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe will inspire you to create something truly delicious. With its moist texture and sweet banana flavor, it's perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime you need a little pick-me-up. 🙌

Ingredients You'll Need for Banana Bread

To make this easy banana bread recipe, gather the following ingredients:

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

How to Make the Best Banana Bread: Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat Your Oven

Set your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf tin.

Mash and Mix

  • In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
  • Stir in the melted butter.

Add Dry and Wet Ingredients

  • Mix in the baking soda and salt.
  • Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.

Combine and Bake

  • Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until fully combined.
  • Pour the batter into the greased loaf tin.
  • Bake for 1 hour and enjoy the delightful aroma of freshly baked banana bread! 😋

Pro Tips for Perfect Banana Bread Every Time

  • Use overripe bananas: The riper, the better for sweetness and flavor.
  • Don’t overmix: Overmixing the batter can make the bread dense. Mix just until combined.
  • Cool before slicing: Let the bread cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing for clean, even pieces.

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Freshly baked banana bread with a soft and moist texture, placed on parchment paper with ripe bananas in the background.
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Ratings 5 from 1 votes
Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 60 mins Rest Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
Cooking Temp 175  °C
Best Season Winter
Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
  1. Preheat Your Oven

    Set your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf tin.

  2. Mash and Mix

    In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Stir in the melted butter.

  3. Add Dry and Wet Ingredients

    Mix in the baking soda and salt.
    Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.

  4. Combine and Bake

    Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until fully combined.
    Pour the batter into the greased loaf tin.
    Bake for 1 hour and enjoy the delightful aroma of freshly baked banana bread! 

Note
  • Use overripe bananas: The riper, the better for sweetness and flavor.
  • Don’t overmix: Overmixing the batter can make the bread dense. Mix just until combined.
  • Cool before slicing: Let the bread cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing for clean, even pieces.
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