Banana Bread

This moist and flavorful banana bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with ripe bananas, it’s easy to whip up and is sure to be a family favorite.

NewPublished Feb 18, 2026
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time1 hr 5 min
Total1 hr 20 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Freshly baked banana bread on a wooden cutting board.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 1 loaf

  • (3) ripe bananas, mashed
  • (1/4 cups) melted butter
  • (1 teaspoon) baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • (3/4 cups) sugar
  • (1) large egg, beaten
  • (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
  • (1 cup) all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175 °C).

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, combine 3 ripe bananas (mashed) and 1/3 cup melted butter. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Add 1 teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of salt to the banana mixture, stirring to combine.

  4. 4

    Stir in 3/4 cup sugar until fully incorporated.

  5. 5

    Add 1 large egg (beaten) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

  6. 6

    Gradually fold in 1 cup all-purpose flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

  7. 7

    Pour the batter into a greased 4x8 inch loaf pan.

  8. 8

    Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  9. 9

    Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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