Moist Banana Bread
200kcal
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread
- 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
Method
Prepare the Oven and Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the banana bread bakes evenly and rises properly.
- Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray to prevent the bread from sticking.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. This releases the natural sugars and moisture, making the bread moist.
- Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This helps to evenly distribute the baking soda throughout the flour.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the bread dense.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
Bake the Banana Bread
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with the spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This indicates that the bread is fully cooked.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving1sliceCalories200kcalCarbohydrates30gProtein3gFat8gSaturated Fat5gPolyunsaturated Fat0.5gMonounsaturated Fat2.5gCholesterol30mgSodium150mgPotassium200mgFiber1gSugar10gVitamin A200IUVitamin C3mgCalcium20mgIron0.5mg
Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas with brown spots. You can also add chocolate chips or dried fruit for extra flavor.