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Easy One-Bowl BEST Banana Bread Recipe - House of Nash Eats

Easy One-Bowl BEST Banana Bread

This easy one-bowl banana bread recipe is a classic family tradition that creates an incredibly moist, perfectly balanced bread with rich banana flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it transforms overripe bananas into a delicious treat that's perfect for sharing. The recipe embraces small bits of banana pieces for delightful textural surprises throughout each slice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3-4 medium bananas (or 2 large bananas)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer or standing mixer
  • 8x4 bread pans
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two 8x4 bread pans with parchment paper (or grease well with butter or baking spray)
  2. In a medium sized bowl, use a fork to mash the bananas until well mashed with small bits of banana pieces for texture
  3. In a separate bowl, use a hand mixer or standing mixer to cream the butter and sugar together
  4. Once combined, add in the eggs and cream the mixture until well combined
  5. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined
  6. Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract, mixing until all bananas are incorporated
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the two bread pans and bake for 35-40 minutes, until top is puffed, brown, and a cake tester comes out clean
  8. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes in the pan, then remove from pans and continue cooling on a wire rack
  9. Serve warm, room temperature, or cold, optionally with butter

Notes

Use very ripe, spotted bananas for best flavor. Mix dry ingredients just until combined to avoid dense bread. Bread keeps at room temperature for 2-3 days or freezes well for up to 3 months. Customize with nuts, chocolate chips, or spices.