The Best Banana Loaf Recipe
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Description:
This recipe is perfect for those who have overripe bananas that they don't know what to do with. This banana loaf is moist, sweet, and has a perfect banana flavor that everyone will love. It's easy to make and perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.Prep Time:
The prep time for this recipe is about 10-15 minutes.Cook Time:
The cook time for this recipe is about 1 hour.Ingredients:
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Equipment:
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Loaf pan
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a whisk or electric mixer until they are smooth.
- Add the melted butter and sugar to the mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
- Add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
- Add the baking soda and salt to the mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
- Add the flour to the mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Do not overmix the batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Remove the banana loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Remove the banana loaf from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes:
- This recipe can be easily doubled to make two loaves.
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for an extra crunch.
Nutrition Info:
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Total fat: 8g
- Saturated fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Total carbohydrates: 31g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Total sugars: 18g
- Protein: 3g
Recipes FAQ:
Can I use frozen bananas?
Yes, you can use frozen bananas. Just thaw them before mashing.Can I use salted butter?
Yes, you can use salted butter, but omit the 1/4 teaspoon of salt in the recipe.Can I use whole wheat flour?
Yes, you can use whole wheat flour, but the banana loaf will be denser and have a stronger wheat flavor.Recipe Tips:
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough and dense banana loaf.
- Let the banana loaf cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.
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