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The Best Banana Bread Ever

This tender Banana Bread recipe is perfectly moist and full of banana flavor. Add chocolate chips for banana deliciousness.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Jennifer Pallian BSc, RD

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups mashed overripe banana about 4 large
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips optional
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8 1/2- by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper (allowing an overhang on sides). Beat egg, mashed banana and melted butter in a large bowl until thoroughly blended. Stir in milk.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture and stir until just moistened. Gently stir in chocolate chips, if using. Sprinkle walnuts on top.
  • Bake for 55-65 minutes, until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.