🍌Classic Moist Banana Bread Recipe
🛒 Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ⅓ cup melted butter (unsalted)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (or honey for healthier version)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Optional add-ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips 🍫
- ½ cup chopped walnuts 🌰
- 1 tsp cinnamon for warmth
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat & prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
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Mix wet ingredients
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In a bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
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Add dry ingredients
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Mix in baking soda, salt, and flour until just combined. Don’t overmix.
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Customize & pour
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Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using. Pour batter into loaf pan.
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Bake
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Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool & serve
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Let cool before slicing. Enjoy warm with butter or on its own!
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💡 Tips & Variations
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Healthier Version: Replace half the flour with whole wheat flour and swap sugar for honey.
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Vegan Option: Use flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) and coconut oil instead of butter.
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Extra Moist: Add 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream.
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