Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, then mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Sprinkle in baking soda and salt, then fold in flour until just combined. Stir in nuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- For a healthier twist, substitute half the flour with whole wheat or oat flour.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 195 Kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
