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Moist Banana Bread Recipe

Moist Banana Bread Recipe That Will Melt in Your Mouth

This Moist Banana Bread Recipe is ideal for using overripe bananas, offering a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture that's deliciously budget-friendly.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Overripe, dark bananas for sweetness and moisture
  • 1/3 cup Melted Butter Can substitute with vegetable oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Sugar Granulated; brown sugar can be used for a caramel-like flavor
  • 1 large Egg Essential for binding
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Or use vanilla essence for non-alcoholic
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free 1:1 flour mix

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • rubber spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Moist Banana Bread Recipe
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth, leaving a few lumps.
  3. Mix the melted butter into the mashed bananas until fully combined.
  4. Stir in the granulated sugar until it is fully dissolved.
  5. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the batter and mix gently.
  6. Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour until no dry flour is visible.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to add chocolate chips, nuts, or spices for unique variations that enhance the flavor of your banana bread.

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