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Quick Banana Bread Recipe

Quick Banana Bread Recipe For A Sweet Treat – Soft & Easy


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Quick Banana Bread Recipe For A Sweet Treat is soft, moist, and perfect for breakfast or dessert.


Ingredients

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3 overripe bananas, mashed

1/3 cup melted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 beaten egg

1 tsp baking soda

Pinch of salt

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

2. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper

3. Mash bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth

4. Mix in melted butter, vanilla, sugar, and beaten egg

5. Add baking soda, salt, and flour, and stir until just combined

6. Fold in optional chocolate chips or nuts

7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan

8. Bake for 50–60 minutes

9. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean

10. Let bread cool in pan for 10-15 minutes

11. Transfer to wire rack to cool before slicing

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter

Use overripe bananas for best flavor

Optional: Add chocolate chips or nuts for variety

Store in airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: banana bread, quick banana bread, easy banana bread, sweet treat