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Best Banana Bread

Best Banana Bread
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This Best Banana Bread recipe is moist, flavorful, and easy to bake, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a tender crumb. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it delivers authentic comfort with a quick and simple preparation using pantry staples. Customizable with nuts, chocolate chips, or spices, it’s a versatile and crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free version)
  • ¾ cup sugar (a mix of brown and white sugar recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup melted butter or oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bananas: Start by mashing the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth but still slightly chunky for texture.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter (or oil), sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution and to avoid clumps.
  4. Bring It All Together: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  5. Add the Bananas: Fold in the mashed bananas until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep bread light and tender.
  • Test oven temperature with a thermometer for even baking.
  • Allow bread to cool properly before slicing to prevent crumbling.
  • Optional: Add a spoonful of yogurt or sour cream for extra moisture.

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Keywords: banana bread, easy banana bread, moist banana bread, gluten-free banana bread, vegan banana bread, quick banana bread

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