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Close-up of three moist slices of One Bowl Banana Bread served on a white plate.

One Bowl Banana Bread

This recipe provides a simple method for baking classic banana bread using only one bowl, minimizing cleanup and maximizing flavor. It is a quick and easy treat perfect for using up overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 195
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 over-ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350˚F. Line a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang on the two longer sides.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Add the sugar and melted butter, and continue to mash with the bananas until the mixture is almost completely smooth.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Fold the ingredients with a rubber spatula until no streaks of flour remain in the batter.
  5. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  6. Let the loaf cool for at least 20 minutes in the pan. Remove the loaf from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your bananas are very ripe, as this provides the best sweetness and moisture for the bread. Avoid overmixing the batter once the flour is added to keep the loaf tender.

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