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Easy Banana Bread

This easy banana bread is soft, moist, and made with simple pantry staples you probably already have on hand. It’s the perfect cozy bake for using up ripe bananas and makes a delicious breakfast, snack, or afternoon treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 slices

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • optional add-ins: 1/2 cup of chocolate chips OR chopped nuts,

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. A few small lumps are fine.
  • Add the sugar, egg, and melted butter to the bananas. Stir until fully combined.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.