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A freshly baked loaf of banana bread on a cutting board.

Proven way to grow your Banana Bread

This recipe guides you through creating a delicious banana bread with a perfect texture. Follow these steps for a guaranteed crowd-pleasing treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • fork or potato masher
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Mixing
  1. In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas and then stir in the granulated sugar, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  2. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling
  1. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter. Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best taste and moisture.