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Deliciously moist banana bread loaf with ripe bananas and nuts

Moist Banana Bread

This Moist Banana Bread is a simple, one-pan recipe that yields a tender, sweet loaf perfect for any time of day. Enjoy a slice with butter or cream cheese for a comforting treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed The riper, the better!
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 piece egg, beaten Use room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mix the melted butter with the mashed bananas.
  4. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla.
  5. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
  6. Add the flour last, and mix until just incorporated.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For serving, top with butter or cream cheese. Store wrapped in plastic for up to 3-4 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator. Can freeze for about 3 months.