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Banana Bread So Easy It’s Bananas

This simple banana bread recipe is perfect for using ripe bananas and yields a moist, flavorful loaf with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 3 pieces very ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas. Stir in eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  4. Pour batter into a prepared loaf pan.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.