Easy Banana Bread (Printable Version)
Classic, moist banana bread made with ripe bananas. Customize with walnuts or chocolate chips for a personalized touch.
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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3 ripe bananas, mashed
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 egg, beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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Pinch of salt
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
→ Optional Add-ins
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter, sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir in. Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
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If using, fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
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Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Notes:
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For extra moisture, you can add an additional banana to the mixture.
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The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.