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

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This easy one-bowl banana bread is moist, tender, and requires no mixer. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s the perfect comfort food for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups or 340g)
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Optional: ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few lumps.
  3. Pour the melted butter over the bananas and stir until combined.
  4. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir vigorously for about 30 seconds until smooth and slightly thickened.
  5. Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined (10-15 strokes). If adding mix-ins, fold them in now.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil after 40 minutes.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment paper and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For a picture-perfect crack on top, let the batter rest in the pan for 10 minutes before baking. Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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