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A freshly baked loaf of banana bread cooling on a wire rack.

Quick way to grow Banana Bread

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to make delicious banana bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Mixing
  1. In a separate large bowl, mash the ripe bananas, then stir in the sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a handful of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter. Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.