This banana bread bakes up moist and tender every time, and it never lasts more than a day in our house!
A simple, wallet-friendly banana bread recipe made with pantry staples you almost certainly already have at home.
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Easy Banana Bread Ingredients:
Here’s everything you’ll need for this no-fuss banana bread (chances are it’s already sitting in your kitchen):
- Bananas: Use three very ripe bananas, mashed well.
- Sugar: Granulated white sugar brings the sweetness.
- Egg: One egg adds moisture and helps hold the batter together.
- Butter: Four tablespoons of melted butter add richness and softness.
- Flour: All-purpose flour builds the bread’s structure.
- Baking soda: This is your leavening agent, giving the loaf its rise.
- Salt: Just a teaspoon rounds out and balances the other flavors.
Step-By-Step Direction
Step 1: Set out all your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Step 2: In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter, and egg. In a second bowl, whisk the flour and baking soda together, then fold this into the banana mixture, stirring only until combined.
Step 3: Mix in the salt, then pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
Step 4: Bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 5: Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Storage
- Room temperature: Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerator: For longer freshness, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Freezer: Banana bread freezes beautifully. Wrap the whole loaf or individual slices tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm slices in the microwave for a quick treat.
Joy’s Easy Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.2. Combine bananas, sugar, butter, and egg in a bowl. Whisk flour and baking soda together in a separate bowl; stir into the banana mixture until batter is just mixed.3. Stir in salt; transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan.4. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.5. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- The riper the bananas, the better — look for ones heavily speckled or mostly brown.
- Avoid overmixing once the flour is added; a few lumps are fine.
- Try stirring in chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Tent loosely with foil if the top browns too fast before the center is done.
- Cool in the pan 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 225
- Total Carbohydrates: 42g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Sugars: 24g
- Protein: 3g
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
- Sodium: 399mg
- Vitamin C: 3mg
- Calcium: 9mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Potassium: 155mg
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