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Moist One-Bowl Banana Bread

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A simple, quick, and moist banana bread recipe made in one bowl with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy days and adaptable for various dietary needs.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
  3. Add melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix gently until combined.
  4. Stir in sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Sprinkle flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture and fold gently until just combined with no large streaks of flour.
  6. Fold in optional chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top lightly.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture. Tent with foil if the bread browns too quickly. Let the bread cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts. Optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips add texture and flavor. For vegan or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients as noted.

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