Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan thoroughly.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and stir in the melted butter.
- Add baking soda and salt, mixing briefly.
- Gradually stir in sugar, then add the beaten egg and vanilla extract, blending until incorporated.
- Gently mix in the flour until just combined, avoiding over-mixing. Fold in the walnuts and raisins.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth it out.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For maximum moisture, use very ripe bananas. Adjust sugar based on banana sweetness. Can be made gluten-free with a suitable flour substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg