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Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread: Best Homemade Recipe

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This easy one-bowl banana bread is a quick, foolproof recipe that uses simple ingredients and no mixer. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or bake sales, it delivers a moist, tender loaf with a caramelized crust.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
  • 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup optional mix-ins (chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or blueberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, or line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Melt the butter in a small bowl (about 30 seconds in microwave) and let cool for a minute. Pour over mashed bananas and stir to combine.
  4. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  5. Sprinkle flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined (a few lumps are okay). Do not over-mix.
  6. If using mix-ins, gently fold them in with a few strokes.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If top browns too quickly, tent with foil after 40 minutes.
  8. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using parchment and transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas with brown spots. Do not over-mix the batter to avoid a tough loaf. Let the bread cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. The bread can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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