Easy Banana Bread Recipe With Vanilla Extract
Looking for a tasty and easy banana bread recipe to try at home? Look no further! This recipe is a classic, with a twist of vanilla extract to give it an extra boost of flavor. You won't believe how simple it is to make homemade banana bread. Follow along for step-by-step instructions and helpful tips.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Add the melted butter and mix well.
3. Stir in the baking soda and salt. Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the flour last, stirring just until the batter is smooth. Don't overmix.
5. Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
7. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve!
Tips
1. Use ripe bananas for the sweetest, most flavorful bread. If your bananas are not ripe yet, set them in a paper bag for a day or two to speed up the process.
2. You can also add in nuts, chocolate chips, raisins, or other mix-ins to your banana bread for additional texture and flavor.
3. If you have extra ripe bananas but aren't ready to bake banana bread yet, simply freeze the mashed bananas in a plastic bag or container. Thaw them out later when you're ready to bake.
Conclusion
There you have it, an easy banana bread recipe with vanilla extract that you can make any time. Don't be intimidated by baking from scratch, as this recipe is foolproof and doesn't require any fancy equipment. Experiment with different mix-ins or toppings to make it your own. Enjoy!
