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Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread Recipe for Moist No Mixer Baking

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A simple, moist, and flavorful banana bread made in one bowl without a mixer, perfect for quick and fuss-free baking.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas
  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: ½ cup (60 g) chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: ½ cup (90 g) chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork or whisk until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Pour in ⅓ cup (75 g) melted butter and stir gently to combine.
  4. Add ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, and 2 large eggs. Stir well until fully incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix.
  6. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  7. Sprinkle the dry mixture over the wet ingredients and gently fold using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. If using, gently fold in ½ cup (60 g) chopped nuts or ½ cup (90 g) chocolate chips.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Optionally, sprinkle extra nuts or chocolate chips on top.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It is done when the toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Use very ripe bananas for best moisture and sweetness. Let the bread cool fully before slicing to prevent crumbling. You can substitute coconut oil for butter for a dairy-free option. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and consider adding xanthan gum.

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