Easy Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

- 3 ripe bananas, mashed

- 1/3 cup melted butter

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- pinch of salt

- 3/4 cup sugar

- 1 large egg, beaten

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

3. Stir in the melted butter.

4. Add the baking soda and salt and mix well.

5. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.

6. Gradually mix in the flour until just combined.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition:

This easy banana bread recipe yields 12 servings. Each serving contains approximately:

- Calories: 201

- Fat: 6g

- Saturated Fat: 4g

- Cholesterol: 31mg

- Sodium: 178mg

- Potassium: 124mg

- Carbohydrates: 34g

- Fiber: 1g

- Sugar: 19g

- Protein: 3g

Tips and Variations:

- For added texture, stir in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, into the batter before baking.

- To make the bread healthier, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.

- This recipe also works well with gluten-free flour blends.

- Instead of a loaf pan, you can also make banana bread muffins by pouring the batter into a muffin tin and baking for 20-25 minutes.

- To make the bread sweeter, you can add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips into the batter before baking.

Why We Love This Recipe:

This easy banana bread recipe is a classic and a favorite for many. It's simple to make and uses basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. The mashed bananas give the bread a moist and tender texture, while the sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness. Plus, it's a great way to use up any overripe bananas that are sitting on your counter. Serve this banana bread for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of coffee or tea.