Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter until combined.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the banana mixture. Stir to incorporate.
- Add the granulated sugar to the mixture, along with the beaten egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, being careful not to over-mix. The batter should be slightly lumpy.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes. Then take it out and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
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Ensure bananas are very ripe for optimal sweetness and flavor.
You can add chocolate chips for a chocolatey twist if desired.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: N/A
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg