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Best Banana Bread Recipe (Incredibly Moist & Easy!)

The last banana bread recipe you'll ever need! This foolproof, one-bowl recipe yields an incredibly moist, tender, and flavorful loaf every time using simple pantry staples like overripe bananas and melted butter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 229
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt
  • 3 Large Very Ripe Bananas about 1 1/2 cups mashed
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 9x5 inch Loaf Pan
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Rubber Spatula
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Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper with an overhang.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Whisk in the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, room temperature egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Pour the wet banana mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix; stop when there are no more dry streaks of flour.
  5. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcalProtein: 3gFat: 9gFiber: 1g

Notes

Do Not Overmix: This is the most critical tip for a tender banana bread. A few lumps in the batter are perfectly fine.
Use Overripe Bananas: For the best flavor and moisture, use bananas with peels that are heavily speckled or completely black.
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