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Cozy One-Bowl Banana Bread: Easy & No Mixer Needed

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This incredibly moist and tender banana bread comes together in one bowl with no mixer required. It’s the perfect way to use up overripe bananas for a comforting, crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups or 340g)
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • ½ cup (85g) chocolate chips (optional)
  • ¼ cup (30g) shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. For extra insurance, line the pan with a strip of parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add the melted butter and granulated sugar to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
  4. Mix in the room-temperature egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix. If using add-ins, fold them in now.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes.
  9. Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bread out of the pan.
  10. Transfer to the wire rack and cool completely, about 1 hour, before slicing.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for the best flavor. Do not overmix the batter. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture. The bread tastes even better the next day.

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