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Easy homemade banana bread

This simple banana bread recipe is perfect for a quick, delicious treat using ripe bananas and basic pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dried fruits
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, mash the bananas and mix with sugar, melted butter, and vanilla.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.