Best Moist Banana Bread
A moist and flavorful banana bread recipe that's easy to make with ripe bananas and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed The riper the bananas, the sweeter the bread.
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- a pinch salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Do not overmix when adding.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until well blended with the bananas.
- Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Sprinkle in the baking soda and salt. Stir to combine, then slowly add the flour. Do not overmix!
- Pour the batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, smoothing the top if necessary.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Wrap any leftover banana bread tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep it fresh. Store at room temperature for 2-3 days, or refrigerate for longer storage. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds if desired.