1 Bowl Banana Bread

#vegetarian #family-friendly

Total Time: 50-55 min. 

Ingredients

• 8 Tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• ¼ cup sugar

• ¼ cup brown sugar, loosely packed

• 2 eggs

• ¼ cup milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 medium bananas, very ripe

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 tsp baking soda

• Optional: nuts or chocolate chips

  - For this recipe, I use a 9x9 pan, instead of a traditional loaf pan. If you want a loaf banana bread the cook time will vary (about 50-55 min.). Baking time can vary, so be sure to check constantly. 

Cooking Steps

Preheat Oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). If using nuts, toast them in the oven for 5-10 min., while it is preheating. 

Combine Butter & Sugars

In a large bowl, combine 8 Tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted melted butter, ¼ cup sugar, and ¼ cup brown sugar. Whisk until combined. 

Add Eggs, Milk, & Vanilla

Crack 2 eggs into the bowl and whisk until completely smooth. Whisk in ¼ cup milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract. 

Mash Bananas

Peel and place 3 very ripe medium bananas into bowl. (It helps with mashing to break the banana into pieces). Using a fork, mash the bananas into the batter. Mash to your preferred chunkiness/consistency. 

Add Flour, Salt, & Baking Soda

To the batter, mix in 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¼ tsp salt, and 1 tsp baking soda with a spatula. Gently stir until just combined and no visible flour remains. 

Optional: Fold in Mix-ins

If adding nuts or chocolate, gently fold into batter. 

Cook Banana Bread

Pour the batter into a 9x9 pan lined with parchment paper, scraping down sides of the bowl. Smooth the top of the batter with spatula. Bake for 40-45 min., until bread is browned or a toothpick comes out clean. 

Cool & Serve

Cool bread for at least 10 min and then serve!