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Moist Banana Bread

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This Moist Banana Bread is the ultimate comfort food, transforming overripe bananas into a dense, tender loaf that smells like heaven. The recipe relies on just a few pantry staples: flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, eggs, and butter, all brought together by the natural sweetness and moisture of ripe bananas. The result is a bread with a beautiful golden crust and a soft, cake-like crumb that holds up perfectly to slicing. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for breakfast with a cup of coffee, as an afternoon snack, or even as a dessert when topped with ice cream. You can keep it simple or add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips for extra texture. ItâÂÂs easy to make, requires no kneading, and freezes beautifully for later enjoyment.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 1085.9
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Moist Banana Bread is the ultimate comfort food, transforming overripe bananas into a dense, tender loaf that smells like heaven. The recipe relies on just a few pantry staples: flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, eggs, and butter, all brought together by the natural sweetness and moisture of ripe bananas. The result is a bread with a beautiful golden crust and a soft, cake-like crumb that holds up perfectly to slicing. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for breakfast with a cup of coffee, as an afternoon snack, or even as a dessert when topped with ice cream. You can keep it simple or add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips for extra texture. ItâÂÂs easy to make, requires no kneading, and freezes beautifully for later enjoyment.
Ingredients
  • 3 Ripe bananas
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/4 cup Melted butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate chips (optional)
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
  3. 3
    Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  4. 4
    Mix in the sugar and egg until well combined.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture, then stir gently to combine.
  6. 6
    Fold in the flour gently until just moistened; do not overmix.
  7. 7
    If using, fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
  8. 8
    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. 9
    Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. 10
    Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1085.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39.9g62%
Saturated Fat 10.0g50%
Cholesterol 49.3mg17%
Sodium 5055.2mg211%
Total Carbohydrate 168.0g57%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g32%
Sugars 86.4g
Protein 17.6g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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