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Two slices of moist One Bowl Banana Bread served on a white plate next to the loaf.

One Bowl Banana Bread

This is a simple and delicious banana bread recipe that requires only one bowl, making cleanup a breeze. It's a family favorite that's perfect for busy individuals and novice bakers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Quick Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 195
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread
  • 3 over-ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Parchment paper
  • large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cake tester
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Line a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving excess on the two longer sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the brown sugar and melted butter, and continue to mash until the mixture is almost completely smooth.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the bowl. Fold the ingredients with a rubber spatula until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  5. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  6. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This banana bread is best served warm with a pat of butter. It also freezes well for later enjoyment.

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