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Moist Banana Bread Recipe that Melts in Your Mouth

Moist Banana Bread Recipe That Melts in Your Mouth Blissfully

This Moist Banana Bread Recipe that Melts in Your Mouth is easy, budget-friendly, and filled with ripe bananas for a delicious treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium ripe bananas The riper, the better!
  • 1/3 cup melted butter Can be swapped with vegetable oil.
  • 1 cup sugar Brown sugar offers deeper flavor.
  • 1 large egg For binding; can substitute with a flax egg.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Check expiration for best results.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Measure accurately.
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips For a sweet twist.
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Adds crunch.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon For warmth.

Equipment

  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  4. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and blend well.
  5. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir gently.
  6. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximal sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter once flour is added.

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