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Banana Bread

Moist Banana Bread Recipe: Comforting & Irresistibly Delicious

This Moist Banana Bread is the perfect comfort food, transforming overripe bananas into a delicious treat that's adaptable for gluten-free or vegan diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2-3 pieces ripe bananas overripe for best sweetness and moisture
  • 1/3 cup melted butter substitute with oil for dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1 pinch salt enhances flavor
  • 3/4 cup sugar adjust sweetness to preference
  • 1 piece egg or 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure extract for better flavor
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour or a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash 2-3 ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving a few lumps. Mix in 1/3 cup melted butter until combined.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt, stirring well. Gradually fold in 3/4 cup of sugar until dissolved.
  4. Crack 1 egg into the mixture and pour in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in 1.5 cups of flour until just combined; a few lumps are okay.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with moist crumbs.
  8. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the batter and use very ripe bananas. Store banana bread wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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