Here’s a simple and delicious banana bread recipe! 🍌🍞

Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Optional Add-ins:

  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Stir in melted butter until combined.
  4. Mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
  5. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then stir in the flour until just combined (do not overmix).
  6. Fold in optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for the Best Banana Bread:

✔️ Use overripe bananas for extra sweetness and moisture.
✔️ Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread soft.
✔️ Store at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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