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Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread: Best Homemade Recipe

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This easy one-bowl banana bread is proof that you don’t need fancy equipment or complicated techniques to bake something truly delicious. It’s simple, forgiving, and endlessly adaptable — the kind of recipe that becomes a staple in your kitchen because it works every single time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas (about 1½ cups mashed)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted (75g)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (60g) (optional)
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (90g) (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven. Grease your 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray. For extra insurance, line the pan with a strip of parchment paper that hangs over the two long sides.
  2. Mash the bananas in your large mixing bowl. Peel them first, then use your fork or potato masher to break them down. You want them mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining. Aim for a texture that’s like chunky applesauce.
  3. Add the melted butter and sugar. Pour the melted butter over the mashed bananas, then add the sugar. Stir with your spatula or wooden spoon until everything is combined.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Crack the egg directly into the bowl and add the vanilla. Stir gently until the egg is fully incorporated.
  5. Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Distribute them evenly across the surface.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet. Use a gentle hand. Stir in a figure-eight motion, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl as you go. Stop as soon as you no longer see streaks of flour.
  7. Fold in any add-ins (optional). If you’re using nuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon, gently fold them in now.
  8. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Spread the batter evenly in the pan, smoothing the top. Give the pan a gentle tap on the counter to release any air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes. Start checking at 50 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, lift it out using the parchment handles and transfer it to a cooling rack. Let it cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Let your bananas get ugly – the best banana bread comes from bananas that look like they belong in the compost. Measure your flour correctly by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off. Don’t overmix the batter – mix just until the flour disappears. Use room temperature ingredients. Check for doneness with a thermometer (internal temperature should reach 200-205°F). Let it cool completely before slicing for best texture.

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