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Soft Banana Bread Recipe

Soft Banana Bread Recipe

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This Soft Banana Bread Recipe is moist, tender, and easy to make. Using overripe bananas, butter, sugar, and a few simple ingredients, it creates a soft, comforting loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or tea time.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash bananas in a large bowl.
  3. Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in sugar, then beaten egg.
  5. Sprinkle baking soda and salt, fold gently.
  6. Fold in flour until just combined.
  7. Optional: fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
  9. Bake 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and best flavor. Store at room temperature up to 3 days, or freeze slices up to 2 months. Avoid overmixing to maintain a soft, tender crumb.

  • Author: Inaya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg