Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (medium)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Stir in melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined (do not overmix).
- If desired, stir in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg