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Old Fashioned Banana Bread

A moist and flavorful banana bread made with ripe bananas and simple ingredients, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
Bake the Bread
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
  1. Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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