Heavenly Banana Bread Bliss
Heavenly Banana Bread Bliss
ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 450g)
- 75g melted butter
- 200g sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 large egg, beaten (about 50g)
- 5ml vanilla extract
- 5g baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 190g all-purpose flour
- 60g chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) - optional
- 5g cinnamon - optional
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan.
- 2.
In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
- 3.
Stir in the melted butter until evenly combined.
- 4.
Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- 5.
Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the batter, then mix again until incorporated.
- 6.
Gradually add the flour, mixing gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- 7.
If desired, fold in the chopped nuts and cinnamon for extra flavor.
- 8.
Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 9.
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 10.
Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11.
Slice and enjoy!
