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Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread Recipe (Kid Approved)

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This one-bowl banana bread is a happy accident turned family favorite. It’s incredibly moist, tender, and made with simple pantry ingredients—no mixer required. Perfect for busy weeknights and loved by kids.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long 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 melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined.
  4. Add flour, baking soda, and salt on top of the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined—do not over-mix. A few small lumps are fine.
  5. If using, fold in chocolate chips or other mix-ins gently.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If top browns too quickly, tent with foil after 40 minutes.
  8. Let bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes, then lift out using parchment overhang and cool completely on the rack before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas (heavily speckled or black) for best sweetness and flavor. Do not over-mix the batter to avoid a tough loaf. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent a gummy texture. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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