Description
This Rich Banana Bread is the ultimate comfort food, made with ripe bananas, butter, and just the right balance of sweetness. Moist and delicious, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. Simple to make and a great way to use up overripe bananas!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt, then stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour and mix until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- You can add chocolate chips, walnuts, or cinnamon for extra flavor.
- For a richer banana flavor, use very ripe bananas that have a few brown spots on the skin.
- If you prefer a softer crust, cover the bread with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes