The Ultimate Banana Bread Recipe: Nutritious and Delicious

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Beat in eggs then stir in vanilla.
4. Add mashed bananas and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in walnuts if using.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information

One slice (1/12 of loaf) contains: - Calories: 105 - Fat: 3g - Carbs: 18g - Protein: 1g - Fiber: 1g - Sugar: 8g Banana bread is low in fat and packed with potassium from the bananas. It makes a tasty snack or breakfast that can help curb sugar cravings.

Tips for Beginners

• Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
• Grease the pan well to ensure easy removal once cool.
• Test doneness by toothpick - it's done when toothpick comes out clean.
• For moist banana bread, don't overmix the batter after adding flour.
• Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for 3-4 days.

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