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Delicious Homemade Comfort Food to Ditch Fast Food Cravings

This comforting banana bread recipe is quick, versatile, and a great way to use overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread
  • 3 pieces Ripe Bananas The star of the recipe
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Consider whole wheat for a nuttier flavor
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Enhances sweetness; can reduce or substitute with honey
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent for light texture
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances all flavors
  • 1 piece Egg Acts as a binding agent; can substitute for vegan option
  • 1/3 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness; can substitute with coconut oil
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans provide crunch
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Optional for chocolate lovers
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon For warm spice flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Loaf Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mash 2-3 ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Mix in 1/3 cup of melted unsalted butter, 1 beaten egg, and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just incorporated.
  6. Fold in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for best results and avoid overmixing for a fluffy loaf. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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