This Easy Banana Bread is the ultimate quick bread recipe, turning out perfectly moist and delicious every time! With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this is the best go-to banana bread recipe for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 medium bananas (about 1 cup, mashed)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or dressing
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Mash the bananas with a fork in a medium bowl. Stir in mayonnaise and egg until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and chopped pecans.
- Mix the Batter: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined. The batter will be thick—avoid overmixing.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Ripen Bananas Quickly: Bake unripe bananas at 300°F for 15–20 minutes, then cool before mashing.
- Avoid Extra Bananas: Stick to about 1 cup of mashed bananas to avoid dense bread.
- Muffin Option: Divide the batter into 12 muffin wells and bake at 350°F for 14–18 minutes.
- Pro Tip: Line the loaf pan with parchment paper for effortless removal.
Nutrition (Per Serving):
- Calories: 231
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
- Sodium: 253mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 16g
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