Easy One-Bowl Moist Banana Bread: Best 5-Ingredient Recipe
A simple, moist banana bread made in just one bowl with pantry-friendly ingredients. This recipe takes under 15 minutes to prep and delivers a tender, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- Peel ripe bananas and mash them in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth with small lumps.
- Add sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is glossy and combined.
- Sprinkle flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Press in any optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes. Check at 50 minutes; if the top is browning too fast, cover loosely with aluminum foil. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Ensure bananas are very ripe with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid a tough texture. Room temperature eggs help the emulsion stay smooth. For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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