This tasty one bowl banana bread is the only banana bread recipe you'll ever need. All the convenience and easy steps come together to create a fluffy moist banana bread packed with yummy flavor.
Recipe: $1.90 | Per Serving: $0.19 | Servings: 10 slices
We love banana bread recipes around here, (which is why we have dozens of them). But the best ones are always the ones that are simple like this easy banana bread (and our One Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread).
The end results are also enjoyable. A moist and fluffy banana bread packed with flavor within a sweet crust exterior is what makes this traditional banana bread a keeper.
This banana bread recipe is all you'll ever need. Unless you actually need another, in which case I suggest this Super Moist Banana Bread with Sour Cream or our Eggless Banana Bread. Both have excellent reviews from readers.
For more banana bread recipes, make sure to check out my Oreo Banana Bread or Pumpkin Banana Bread. They're a great twist to the loaves you're used to.
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- Simplicity at its finest. Made with just a few simple ingredients and without dirtying every dish in the house, it's as easy to make as you can imagine.
- Quick prep. It's so fast to throw together that the batter can be ready in the same time it takes for the oven to preheat.
- It's always popular. Banana bread doesn't require a specific season to grace your home; it's evergreen and always well-received.
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Ripe bananas- You will want to use ripe bananas, meaning deep yellow with brown spots or even black. The darker they are, the sweeter they will naturally be (and the easier they will be to mash).
If you have more bananas to use, make sure to try them in our Pancake Mix Banana Bread, Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread, or Cinnamon Crumble Banana Bread.
Baking soda- This will help the bread to puff up and rise as it is baked.
Eggs- You will need eggs for added richness and binding. Eggs will keep the bread from crumbling apart when sliced.
Sugars- For the best flavor possible, you'll want to use a combination of granulated white sugar and brown sugar.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🔪 Instructions for One Bowl Banana Bread
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8x4 loaf pan. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas.
Step 3: Stir in oil or melted butter.
Step 4: Mix in the baking soda and salt.
Step 5: Mix in the vanilla, eggs, and sugars until smooth.
Step 6: Stir in flour until no flour streaks remain.
Step 7: Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.
Step 8: Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
🍴 Recipe Tips
Want One Bowl Banana Muffins? Scoop into muffin pan filling each one about ⅔rd of the way full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.
💭 Recipe FAQs
While banana bread contains fruit and various flavorful elements, it's essential to be mindful of its sugar content, which can be relatively high. As such, banana bread can be viewed as a treat that balances between health and indulgence. To maintain a healthy approach, consider controlling the portion sizes.
Yes, after the bread has cooled completely, you can wrap it well in plastic wrap before placing it into an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw and eat or warm up a few slices before serving if desired.
This banana bread recipe does not need to be kept in the fridge. It's perfectly fine at room temperature for up to 4 or 5 days if kept stored in an airtight container.
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📖 Recipe
One Bowl Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mashed bananas (about 2-3 ripe) ($0.75)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter) ($0.23)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda ($0.01)
- ¼ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ($0.08)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ($0.03)
- 2 large eggs ($0.30)
- ½ cup granulated sugar ($0.18)
- ¼ cup brown sugar ($0.11)
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour ($0.20)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8x4 loaf pan. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas.
- Stir in oil or melted butter.
- Mix in the baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix in the vanilla, eggs, and sugars until smooth.
- Stir in flour until no flour streaks remain.
- Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transfering to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Alfredo Arenas says
Tasty banana loaf and the clean up was breeze. Did drop in some walnuts to add a little crunch!!!