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Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread: The Best No-Mixer Recipe

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This easy one-bowl banana bread is soft, moist, and has a perfect crackly top. It comes together in about ten minutes of active work with no mixer required, using simple ingredients you likely already have.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups or 360g)
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (85g) chocolate chips (optional)
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir until combined.
  4. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  5. Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Fold gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in any optional add-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon) if using.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Use overly ripe bananas with black spots for best flavor. Do not overmix the batter. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling. For a vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use a flax egg. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and add an extra tablespoon of milk or yogurt.

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