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Discover the Best Banana Bread Recipe in 1 Hour!

Discover the Best Banana Bread Recipe in 1 Hour Flat

Discover the best banana bread recipe in just one hour! Transform your overripe bananas into a delicious loaf.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3-4 pieces ripe bananas very ripe for optimal sweetness and moisture
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour can be swapped for gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar reduce for a less sugary loaf
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda acts as a leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 2 pieces eggs can use flax eggs or applesauce for a vegan alternative
  • 0.5 cups melted butter can be replaced with vegetable oil for a dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure vanilla for best taste
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips for added sweetness
  • 1 cup nuts walnuts or pecans for texture
  • 1 cup dried fruits raisins or cranberries for sweetness

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • fork or potato masher
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
  2. Mash 3-4 very ripe bananas until smooth with some small chunks remaining.
  3. Stir in ½ cup of melted butter, then add two eggs one at a time, mixing well. Finish with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of flour, 1 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Fold this into the wet ingredients.
  5. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 60 minutes.
  6. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This banana bread can be customized with various mix-ins to suit your taste. Ensure bananas are very ripe for optimal sweetness.

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