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Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread: Best No-Mixer Recipe

  • Author: Sarah Wasserman
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

This easy one-bowl banana bread requires no mixer and minimal cleanup, delivering perfectly moist banana bread with a crackly top and tender crumb. It’s the ultimate comfort food made from simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup optional mix-ins (chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, pecans, dried cranberries, or shredded coconut)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray; line with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving a few small chunks if desired.
  3. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined and smooth.
  4. Add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix. A few small lumps are fine.
  5. If using optional mix-ins, gently fold them in with a few quick strokes.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If top browns too quickly, tent with foil after 40 minutes.
  7. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes, then lift out using parchment paper and cool completely on the rack before slicing.

Notes

For best flavor, use very ripe bananas with black spots. Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off. Let the bread cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. Store at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 16
  • Sodium: 220
  • Fat: 9
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 33
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 4

Keywords: banana bread, easy banana bread, one bowl banana bread, no mixer banana bread, moist banana bread, simple banana bread

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