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Cozy One-Bowl Banana Bread: Easy, No Mixer Recipe

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This dense, moist banana bread with a caramelized crust is a happy accident turned family favorite. Made in one bowl with no mixer, it’s the ultimate comfort food for cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup optional mix-ins (chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or dried cranberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on sides.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Let cool for a minute.
  3. Add 3 ripe bananas to the bowl with melted butter. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps. Stir in 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt over the wet mixture. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until no streaks of flour remain. Fold in optional mix-ins if using.
  5. Scrape batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If top browns too quickly, tent with foil for last 15 minutes.
  7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then lift out and transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before slicing, about 1 hour.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough bread. Use room temperature egg to prevent butter from seizing. Check baking soda freshness by testing with vinegar. Bake on middle rack. For best results, let bread cool completely before slicing. Day-old banana bread often tastes even better.

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