Description
This classic One Banana Banana Bread recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a moist and flavorful treat using just one ripe banana. Perfect as a snack or breakfast option, it combines the natural sweetness of banana with a hint of vanilla and crunchy walnuts for texture. Baked at a moderate temperature, these muffins or mini loaves are tender and satisfying without requiring complicated ingredients or preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 banana (ripe)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- ⅓ cup walnuts (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the banana mixture: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and olive oil, stirring thoroughly until all are well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt all at once. Fold the mixture gently using a spatula until just combined without overmixing.
- Incorporate walnuts: Stir in the chopped walnuts evenly throughout the batter to add texture and nutty flavor.
- Prepare baking vessels: Grease regular muffin pans or line them with parchment paper. You can also use a baked donut pan or mini loaf pans depending on your preference.
- Bake the banana bread: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). For regular-sized muffins or donut pans, spoon the batter to fill six portions and bake for 14-15 minutes. If using mini loaf pans, fill three portions and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure your banana is ripe with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- If desired, substitute walnuts with pecans or omit for a nut-free version.
- You can adjust the sugar amount slightly depending on your sweetness preference.
- Olive oil provides a healthier fat option but can be substituted with melted butter if preferred.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick at the thickest part; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 regular muffin
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
