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Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread Recipe (No Mixer!)

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This easy one-bowl banana bread is moist, tender, and packed with intense banana flavor. Made without a mixer, it comes together in under 15 minutes and is perfect for using up overripe bananas.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice

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. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add the melted butter and granulated sugar. Stir until well combined. Let sit for a minute.
  4. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy, about 30 seconds.
  5. Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined (15-20 strokes). Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in any optional add-ins (nuts, chocolate chips, or spices) with a few gentle strokes.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas with brown spots. Measure mashed bananas by volume (1 ½ cups). Let the bread cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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