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Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread Recipe (Cozy & Perfect)

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This one-bowl banana bread is quick, easy, and delivers a soft, moist crumb with a perfect crackly top. Made with simple ingredients, it’s the ultimate comfort food for cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mash the bananas in your large mixing bowl using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add the melted butter and sugar. Stir with a wooden spoon until combined. The mixture will look a bit grainy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Stir until the egg is fully incorporated. The batter should look smooth and glossy.
  5. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt directly into the bowl. Stir gently until just combined. A few streaks of flour are okay.
  6. Fold in any add-ins (walnuts or chocolate chips) with 3-4 strokes. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan on the counter once or twice to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes. Start checking at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top is browning too fast, tent loosely with foil at the 40-minute mark.
  9. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a cooling rack. Wait at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas (heavily spotted or mostly brown). Do not overmix the batter. Let the batter rest in the pan for 10 minutes before baking for a domed top. Do not open the oven door for the first 40 minutes. For dairy-free, swap butter with coconut oil and use a flax egg.

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