The Ultimate Banana Bread
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Step 1
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Step 3
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly with a fork or potato masher. Stir in the sugar, melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined.
Step 4
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
Step 5
Add Extras: Fold in the chopped nuts and/or chocolate chips if using.
Step 6
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7
Cool: Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Info
Per serving (1 slice, approx. 1/10th of a loaf): Calories: 220 kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugar: 18g, Sodium: 210mg
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