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Easy Moist Banana Bread Recipe One Bowl Perfect for Beginners

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A simple, fuss-free banana bread recipe that uses one bowl and common pantry ingredients to create a moist, tender loaf perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly, leaving some chunks.
  3. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.
  4. Stir in the sugar, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and glossy.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in any optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top gently to fill about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 55-60 minutes, checking at 55 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking. Use overripe bananas for best moisture and sweetness. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep the bread tender. Melted butter should be cooled slightly before mixing to avoid cooking the eggs.

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