Brimming with banana flavor, this banana bread recipe yields a moist and tender loaf that's a classic for a reason!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Servings: 8
Calories: 281kcal
Ingredients
6tablespoonsbuttermelted
3medium very ripe bananaspeeled (about 1 1/2-1 3/4 cups mashed)
¾cupwhite sugar
1large egg
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1 ½cupsall-purpose flour
½teaspoonbaking soda
¼teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350˚F.
Place the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl and melt by heating 15-30 seconds in the microwave.
Add the bananas into the butter and use a fork to mash the bananas. Then mix them into the butter.
Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the banana mixture and stir until smooth.
Add the flour, baking soda and salt, then stir until the flour is just combined.
Transfer the mixture into a large greased loaf/bread pan (9.25 long x 5.25 wide x 2.75 deep). Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove from pan and finish cooling on a wire rack. Slice into 8 slices.