Description
A delightful baked good that transforms overripe bananas into a moist and flavorful treat, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 4×8 inch loaf pan by greasing it.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl.
- Mix in the melted butter until combined.
- Add baking soda and a pinch of salt to the mixture.
- Combine sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract into the mixture.
- Incorporate the flour until just combined.
- Add chopped walnuts if desired.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Slice and enjoy your banana bread.
Notes
Let the banana bread cool completely before slicing for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg