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Tender Ultra Moist Banana Bread Recipe Easy One-Bowl Method for Perfect Sweet Bread

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This tender, ultra moist banana bread uses a simple one-bowl method to create a perfectly sweet and comforting loaf. It’s quick, easy, and adaptable for various dietary needs.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

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 mixing bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until mostly smooth with some small chunks remaining.
  3. Add ½ cup melted unsalted butter to the mashed bananas and stir gently to combine.
  4. Mix in ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Sprinkle 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and optional ½ teaspoon cinnamon over the wet mixture. Fold gently until no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top gently.
  8. Bake for 55–65 minutes, starting to check at 55 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 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Start checking the bread at 55 minutes to prevent overbaking. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.

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