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Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread: Best Homestyle Recipe

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A simple, reliable banana bread recipe that requires only one bowl and minimal cleanup. This homestyle loaf is moist, tender, and perfect for busy bakers looking for comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Optional: Walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Peel ripe bananas and place them in a large mixing bowl. Mash with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but with some chunks.
  3. Add melted butter (or oil), sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whisk until well combined.
  4. Sprinkle flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Do not open the oven door for the first 40 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick (should come out clean).
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil after 30 minutes. Can be made into muffins by baking at 350°F for 18-20 minutes.

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Keywords: banana bread, one bowl recipe, easy baking, homestyle, comfort food, quick bread, gluten-free option, dairy-free option

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