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The Ultimate Moist & Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread (Classic Recipe for Ripe Bananas)

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This is the foolproof, classic banana bread recipe you need for consistently moist and tender results. It uses simple pantry staples and ripe bananas, making it perfect for beginners who want that comforting, homemade flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large, very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for swirl

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth.
  3. Pour the melted butter into the mashed bananas and stir to combine.
  4. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Mix well until just combined.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula only until the flour streaks disappear. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and leads to a tough loaf.
  7. If using mix-ins, gently fold them in now. If making a cinnamon swirl, pour half the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with cinnamon, then top with the remaining batter.
  8. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the best moisture and sweetness.
  • For an old-fashioned flavor, use only the basic ingredients listed.
  • If you want a cinnamon swirl, mix 1 tablespoon of brown sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle it over the first half of the batter in the pan before adding the second half.
  • This bread stays moist for days when stored tightly wrapped at room temperature.

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