Easy Moist Banana Bread

Easy Moist Banana Bread

from insidermama.com
65 min
8 servings

This easy, moist banana bread recipe uses simple ingredients you probably already have. It's soft, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting.

Ingredients

  • 3ripe bananas (mashed)
  • ⅓ cupmelted butter
  • ¾ cupsugar
  • 1 largeegg (beaten)
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoonbaking soda
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt
  • 1 ½ cupsall-purpose flour

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.

  4. 4

    Stir in the melted butter until well combined.

  5. 5

    Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is evenly blended.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently.

  7. 7

    Add the flour and stir just until the flour disappears—do not overmix.

  8. 8

    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.

  9. 9

    Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  10. 10

    Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

  11. 11

    Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.