Ingredients
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth, then stir in the melted butter until well combined.
Step 3: Add the brown sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture, stirring until the batter is uniform.
Step 4: Sprinkle the baking soda, salt, and cinnamon over the wet ingredients and mix gently.
Step 5: Fold in the all-purpose flour using a spatula, being careful not to overmix; stop as soon as no white streaks remain.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra moisture, add a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter. Always use the brownest bananas available for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT60M
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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