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A loaf of easy banana bread on a cooling rack with one slice cut, showing the moist interior.
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Easy Banana Bread Recipe: Incredibly Moist & Foolproof!

This one-bowl easy banana bread recipe is foolproof and yields a perfectly moist and flavorful loaf every time. Made with simple pantry staples like overripe bananas, melted butter, and flour, it's the only banana bread recipe you'll ever need. Perfect for beginners!
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Prep Time 10 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
  

For the Banana Bread
  • 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 mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg whisked, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Equipment

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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper with an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Whisk in the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, whisked egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are okay.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent it loosely with foil.
  5. Let the banana bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then, lift it out of the pan and let it cool completely on the wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Do Not Overmix: This is the most important tip! Mix until the flour is just incorporated to ensure a tender, not tough, loaf.
Banana Ripeness: For the best flavor and moisture, use bananas that are very spotty or even black.
Storing: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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