Moist Banana Bread
This easy, moist banana bread uses simple ingredients you already have on hand. It comes out soft and flavorful every time, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting.
Servings: 8 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 55 mins
Total Time: 65 mins
Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1/3 cup butter (melted)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
  4. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
  5. Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is evenly blended.
  6. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently.
  7. Add the flour and stir just until the flour disappears—do not overmix.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  11. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.