Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas with melted butter. Mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg