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Easy One-Bowl Moist Banana Bread: Best Homemade Recipe

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A simple, moist banana bread recipe that requires only one bowl and basic pantry ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights, this loaf is tender, banana-forward, and easy to make without fancy techniques.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas (heavily spotted or black)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. Peel ripe bananas and mash them in a large mixing bowl until almost liquid (about 1 1/2 cups).
  3. Add melted butter (or oil), granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the bananas. Whisk vigorously until sugar starts to dissolve.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Sprinkle flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon over the wet mixture. Do not stir yet.
  6. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold the ingredients together until the flour just disappears. The batter should look slightly lumpy; do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The top should be golden brown.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment paper and transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe (dark spots) for maximum sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture. If the top browns too quickly, cover with foil after 30 minutes. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 GF flour blend with xanthan gum. For dairy-free, use coconut or vegetable oil.

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