Easy Banana Bread is a classic, moist banana bread that can be made by hand in one bowl with no mixer. It is a family favorite and has hundreds of 5-star reviews. It also freezes well for those who want to save time or have a busy day.
To make this easy banana bread, lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan. Then, combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, sugar and mashed bananas until smooth (a few lumps are okay). Then, pour the banana mixture into the flour mix and stir to combine. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan.
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This banana bread bakes for about 60 minutes in the preheated oven. When it’s done, the top will be golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. Let it cool in the pan before turning out onto a wire rack to finish cooling completely. Wrapped tightly in plastic or foil, this banana bread will keep at room temperature for a few days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture. They should be soft and have small black & brown spots. If you’re using underripe bananas, they can be helped to ripen faster by placing them in the oven for 20-30 minutes. Also, don’t overmix the banana bread batter. Mixing too much will develop too much gluten and yield a dense & dry banana bread.