Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 3 overripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or mix with brown sugar)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted (or neutral oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter—this can lead to dense bread.
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
- Store at room temperature or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Makes great muffins—adjust bake time to 18–22 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
