Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 cup sugar (or honey)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth, leaving a few lumps for texture.
- Add in the beaten egg, melted butter, vanilla, and sugar; mix until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients; gently fold together without overmixing.
- Fold in any mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute melted butter with coconut oil or applesauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 34mg