Name: Banana Bread
Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas (preferably overripe for maximum sweetness); 1/3 cup melted butter (unsalted or salted); 1 teaspoon baking soda; Pinch of salt; 3/4 cup sugar (can be adjusted based on preference); 1 large egg (beaten); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Ingredients

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- 3 ripe bananas (preferably overripe for maximum sweetness)

- 1/3 cup melted butter (unsalted or salted)

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- Pinch of salt

- 3/4 cup sugar (can be adjusted based on preference)

- 1 large egg (beaten)

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4×8-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.

1. Mash the Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. This step releases the natural sugars and flavors of the bananas.

1. Mix in the Melted Butter: Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas until well combined.

1. Add Baking Soda and Salt: Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the banana mixture. This helps with leavening and enhances flavor.

1. Incorporate Sugar, Egg, and Vanilla: Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and creamy.

1. Stir in the Flour: Gradually add the flour to the mixture, stirring gently until no lumps remain. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense loaf.

1. Pour into the Loaf Pan: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, spreading it evenly.

1. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

1. Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve as desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 196
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 201mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2.5g
Cholesterol: 31mg