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One Bowl Banana Bread

A simple and delicious banana bread recipe made in one bowl, perfect for using up overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter unsalted
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Mix in the beaten egg and vanilla extract. Then add the brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir until combined.
  2. Add the flour and mix until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  3. Fold in any optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.
Bake the Bread
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
  1. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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