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Easy No-Shop Moist Banana Bread

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A simple, moist banana bread recipe made with pantry staples and ripe bananas, perfect for quick homemade baking without a grocery run.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Optional add-ins: chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), chocolate chips (semi-sweet), 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some small lumps.
  3. Add the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and white vinegar to the mashed bananas. Whisk gently until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Pour the wet banana mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a wooden spoon or spatula. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are okay.
  6. Fold in any optional mix-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or spices if using.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top gently.
  8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf. Use very ripe bananas with black spots for maximum sweetness and moisture. Tent the bread with foil if it browns too quickly. Let the bread cool completely before slicing for best texture. Frozen bananas can be used if thawed and drained. Lemon juice can substitute white vinegar.

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