Classic Banana Bread

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a 9 × 5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2. Mash the Bananas: In a medium bowl, mash bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps. Measure 1½ cups.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir melted butter into the mashed bananas. Add beaten egg, brown sugar, and vanilla extract; whisk until fully combined
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

1. Fold Batter: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture with a spatula, stirring just until no streaks of flour remain—avoid overmixing to keep the loaf tender.
2. Bake the Bread: Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly
3. Cool and Slice: Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Using the parchment overhang, lift the loaf and transfer to a wire rack. Cool another 20 minutes before slicing to preserve shape and texture.

(Per 1 inch slice; yields 10 slices)

Calories: 185 kcal

Protein: 2 g

Carbohydrates: 28 g

Dietary Fiber: 1 g

Sugars: 12 g

Total Fat: 7 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 145 mg