One Bowl Banana Bread
Moist, simple, and made in one bowl—this American banana bread is perfect for any season!
3 large bananas (or 4 small bananas), overripe
Ingredients
- 3 large bananas or 4 small bananas, overripe
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Oven and Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Mash the Bananas
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas using a fork or a potato masher until mostly smooth. A few small lumps are okay — they add texture!
Step 3: Add the Wet Ingredients
- To the mashed bananas, add the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until well combined.
Step 4: Fold in the Dry Ingredients
- Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt directly into the same bowl. Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Don’t overmix — this keeps your bread tender.
Step 5: Bake
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!