Janine's Best Banana Bread

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Every time there is a party or any type of gathering, I'm asked to bring a loaf of my homemade banana bread. It's always the first to go and I'm always jotting down the recipe afterwards for friends. It's simple, quick and delicious!

Recipe by Janine Cunningham
Updated on September 22, 2022
close up view of Banana Bread in a loaf pan on a stove
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hrs
Total Time:
1 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 - 8x4 inch loaf
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.

  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and mashed bananas. Mix in flour, baking soda and salt just until combined. Pour into prepared loaf pan.

  3. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. If top begins to brown too quickly, decrease heat slightly. Center should be soft and chewy, while the outside, crisp and crunchy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

248 Calories
6g Fat
47g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 248
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 283mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 3mg 16%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 162mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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