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4 Ingredient Banana Bread with Ripe Bananas

A simple and delicious banana bread recipe using just four main ingredients, perfect for a quick treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted (optional for extra moisture)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch salt (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash bananas in a large bowl. Add eggs and whisk until combined.
  3. Mix in sugar and melted butter (if using).
  4. Stir in flour, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Gently fold until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into pan and bake for 50 minutes. Cool before slicing.

Notes

This banana bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for a day or two.