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Classic Banana Bread (Brown Sugar)

300kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 1 hour
Total 1 hour 15 minutes
Moist, flavorful banana bread made with brown sugar and melted butter for a tender crumb and rich banana flavor. A restrained touch of cinnamon and nutmeg keeps it classic, not cake-like.
Servings 10 slices
Course Baking, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine North American

Ingredients

  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg (room temperature preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional but recommended)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional; use OR chocolate chips, not both)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional; use OR walnuts, not both)

Nutrition

Calories300kcalCarbohydrates45gProtein4gFat12gSaturated Fat5gCholesterol55mgSodium300mgPotassium300mgFiber2.5gSugar25gVitamin A200IUVitamin C6mgCalcium40mgIron1.2mg

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