Perfect Moist Banana Bread 

There's something magical about the smell of banana bread baking in the oven. Maybe it's the way those overripe bananas the ones you almost threw away transform into something incredible. Or perhaps it's how this moist banana bread recipe turns your kitchen into the coziest spot in the house, filling every corner with that warm, comforting aroma that says "home.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed

• ½ cup butter, melted

• ¾ cup sugar

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• Pinch of salt

• 1½ cups all purpose flour

• Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth.

3. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.

4. Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is well blended.

5. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and stir them in.

6. Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.

7. Optional: Fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.

8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

9. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.

10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (per slice)

• Calories: Approximately 200

• Carbohydrates: 30g

• Protein: 2g

• Fat: 8g

• Fiber: 1g

• Sugar: 15g