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Classic Banana Bread
Moist, tender, and deeply banana-flavored, this simple one-bowl quick bread is the perfect way to use up overripe bananas.
Why You'll Love This
- One-bowl, no mixer needed
- Great way to use up overripe bananas
- Moist texture that keeps well for days
Ingredients
- 3very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cupunsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cupgranulated sugar
- 1large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1 teaspoonbaking soda
- pinchsalt
- 1 1/2 cupsall-purpose flour
- 1/2 cupchopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
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