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Moist One-Bowl Banana Bread

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A simple, moist, and easy one-bowl banana bread recipe that delivers a tender crumb and rich flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: ½ cup (60 g) chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  3. Stir in ½ cup melted butter, 1 large room temperature egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon evenly over the wet mixture.
  5. Fold everything together gently with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula just until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Optional: Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough crumb. Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best moisture and sweetness. Tent with foil if browning too quickly. Let bread cool fully before slicing for cleaner cuts. Store wrapped at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze slices for up to 3 months.

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