5-Ingredient Banana Bread Loaf (Print)

A moist banana loaf made with five simple ingredients, ideal for breakfasts or snacks.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)

→ Baking Essentials

02 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda

→ Dairy

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

→ Sweetener

05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
03 - Stir in the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
04 - Add flour and baking soda to the mixture; gently fold until just combined without overmixing.
05 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface evenly.
06 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Requires only five simple ingredients you likely have on hand.
  • Quick preparation time of just 10 minutes.
  • Moist, flavorful, and perfect for any time of day.
  • Easy to make by hand, no fancy equipment needed.
02 -
  • Use well-ripened bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure a tender crumb.
  • Test doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center before removing from oven.
  • Cool bread completely on a wire rack before slicing to maintain structure.
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