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Easy Banana Bread Recipe

This is a simple and delicious recipe for moist and flavorful banana bread, perfect for using up ripe bananas.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas bananas mashed
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly.
    3 ripe bananas bananas
  • Stir in the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
    3 ripe bananas bananas
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
    3 ripe bananas bananas
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This banana bread is best served at room temperature. It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.