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Old-Fashioned Banana Bread

Irresistibly Moist Old-Fashioned Banana Bread Recipe to Love

This Old-Fashioned Banana Bread recipe transforms overripe bananas into a delightful loaf that is perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Heavily speckled or black for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can reduce to 3/4 cup if bananas are very ripe
  • 1 large Egg Should be at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level to avoid excess
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (Walnuts or Pecans) For added texture and flavor
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips For a sweet twist
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon or Nutmeg For warmth and depth

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • fork
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan.
  2. Mash 3 ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth.
  3. Mix in 1/2 cup melted butter until well combined.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture is glossy.
  5. Add 1 large beaten egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
  6. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of salt; fold in 1.5 cups flour until no dry bits remain.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; top should be golden brown.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a moist loaf. Cool before slicing to retain moisture.

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