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Ultimate One Bowl Banana Bread Recipe - Moist & Easy

This one bowl banana bread recipe requires minimal cleanup and delivers moist, flavorful results using simple pantry staples. The recipe emphasizes using overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and provides expert tips for perfect banana bread every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 overripe bananas (the darker, the better!)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare Your Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripened bananas with a fork until smooth. The riper the bananas, the sweeter your bread will be!
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until everything is well combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using) over the wet mixture. Gently fold everything together until just combined - don't overmix! If you're adding nuts, fold them in at this stage.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents the bread from becoming soggy.

Notes

Use bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture. Always mix gently and don't overwork the batter to avoid developing gluten. Store cooled banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze wrapped slices for up to 3 months.