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Best Banana Bread

Best Banana Bread Recipe: Moist Comfort in Every Slice

This Best Banana Bread recipe combines moist texture and irresistible aroma, making it a comforting treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 pieces Ripe Bananas Very ripe with brown spots
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust according to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg Adjust according to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar adds deeper flavor
  • 2 pieces Eggs Beaten, can substitute with applesauce or flax eggs
  • 0.33 cup Melted Butter Can use vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup Nuts Optional, use toasted walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • loaf pan
  • oven

Method
 

How to Make Best Banana Bread
  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Combine mashed bananas with melted butter, sugar, and beaten eggs.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
  5. Combine: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Add Nuts: If using, fold in the toasted nuts.
  7. Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Serve warm with a pat of butter for added richness.

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