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Easy Banana Bread

This moist banana bread is made with ripe bananas, warm spices, and pantry staples—all in one bowl! It’s soft, fragrant, and incredibly easy to whip up. Whether for breakfast, snack, or dessert, it always hits the spot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 18 slices
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 –4 very ripe bananas
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with butter, oil, or spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar.
  3. Add bananas, mash well, and mix into the butter mixture.
  4. Stir in egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour.
  6. Stir just until combined.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/easy-banana-bread/

Notes

  • Use 2 bananas for less sweetness and 4 for a richer banana flavor.
  • Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture.
  • Overripe bananas with black spots are perfect here!