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Best Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread Recipe – Kid Approved

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This kid-approved one-bowl banana bread is incredibly moist, tender, and simple to make with no mixer needed. Perfect for busy families, it uses basic pantry staples and comes together in under 10 minutes of active prep time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups or 340g)
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips (optional)
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Pour the melted butter over the mashed bananas and stir until combined.
  4. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and glossy, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. If using add-ins, fold them in now.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spread evenly, and tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 15 minutes.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas with brown spots. Do not overmix the batter. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture. The bread tastes even better the next day.

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