Quick way to grow Banana Bread
This recipe provides a quick and easy method to make delicious banana bread.
Equipment
- loaf pan
- mixing bowls
- whisk
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Then, in a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
Mixing and Baking
- Add sugar, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Carefully fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or walnuts, then pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas (with brown spots). Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. You can substitute melted butter for vegetable oil for a richer flavor.