Description
Banana Bread Bliss is a soft, moist, and flavorful banana bread recipe perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, using simple pantry ingredients and overripe bananas.
Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Mix in the brown sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir.
- Gently fold in the flour and cinnamon (if using) just until no streaks of flour remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Add nuts or chocolate chips for variety.
- Can be made vegan by using a flaxseed egg and plant-based butter.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or refrigerate/freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
