Easy Banana Bread

Ingredients

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• 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
• ⅓ cup butter, melted
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup chopped walnuts, optional

Method

1. HeatHeat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. Mix wetStir the bananas and melted butter together. Mix in the sugar, egg and vanilla.

3. Add drySprinkle over the baking soda and salt, then fold in the flour until just combined. Fold in the nuts.

4. BakePour into the pan and bake 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if it browns too fast.

5. CoolCool in the pan 10 minutes, then on a rack before slicing.

Nutrition per serving

Approximate values calculated for the ingredients listed. They vary with brands and portion sizes; see our disclaimer.

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