One Bowl Banana Bread
One Bowl Banana Bread
This one-bowl banana bread is as easy as it gets, with everything mixed together in a single bowl for minimal cleanup. Ripe bananas and self-rising flour come together into a moist, slightly dense loaf studded with chopped nuts for a satisfying crunch. Sweet, comforting, and full of banana flavor, it’s perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a thoughtful homemade gift.
Equipment
- Loaf pan
- Large microwave-safe bowl
- Potato masher or fork
Ingredients
- ½ stick butter
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ cups self-rising flour
- ½ cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray or Baker’s Joy.
- Whisk the egg into the melted butter. Add bananas and mash, then add vanilla.
- Add sugar, self-rising flour, and nuts and blend without overmixing. The mixture may seem dry initially but moistens as stirred. Transfer to the loaf pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes. Cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, remove, and cover with a bread towel to cool completely.
Notes
For a nuttier loaf, increase chopped nut to 3/4 cup.Â
Nutrition values given are for the entire loaf. Per slice values will depend on how thick you slice them.
Nutrition
Calories: 2618kcalCarbohydrates: 425gProtein: 41gFat: 93gSaturated Fat: 35gPolyunsaturated Fat: 32gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 285mgSodium: 436mgPotassium: 1794mgFiber: 18gSugar: 245gVitamin A: 1892IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 5mg
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Nutrition Information
(per serving)
Calories: 2618kcalCarbohydrates: 425gProtein: 41gFat: 93gSaturated Fat: 35gPolyunsaturated Fat: 32gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 285mgSodium: 436mgPotassium: 1794mgFiber: 18gSugar: 245gVitamin A: 1892IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 5mg
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and brands.
