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Easy One Bowl Banana Bread Recipe for Beginners with 5 Simple Steps

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A beginner-friendly, no-fuss banana bread recipe that uses just one bowl and simple pantry ingredients to create a moist, tender loaf with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but recommended)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional add-ins: ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans, ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl using a fork or potato masher until smooth but still a bit chunky.
  3. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir until combined. Ensure the butter is not hot.
  4. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
  7. Fold in optional add-ins like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula, filling about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at 50 minutes.
  10. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf. Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Room temperature ingredients blend better. Tent with foil if the bread browns too fast. Optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips add texture without changing baking time. For extra moisture, add a tablespoon of yogurt or sour cream.

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