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Family favorite banana bread

This easy banana bread is a fun, kid-friendly baking activity that uses pantry staples and fills the kitchen with a delicious aroma.

By Maple Staff

Family favorite banana bread

Family favorite banana bread

Prep time:
10-15 minutes
Cook time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour 15 minutes
Servings:
8-10
Cookware:
9x5 inch loaf pan, large bowl, medium bowl, wire rack
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Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Why this recipe is great for families

The banana bread is a fantastic recipe for families because it involves basic ingredients that are often already on hand in your kitchen or pantry. Kids can participate by mashing bananas, measuring ingredients, and stirring the batter, making it a fun and educational activity. The delightful aroma that fills the kitchen during baking adds to the experience, and the end result is a delicious treat that everyone can enjoy together.

Instructions:

  • Preheat and prep loaf pan
    • Set your oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

  • Mix wet ingredients
    • In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, sugar, egg, and melted butter.

  • Combine dry ingredients
    • In a separate medium bowl, mix the flour and baking soda.

  • Blend together
    • Gradually add the dry mixture to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
    • Stir in the salt
    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Batter in loaf pan
  • Bake
    • Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.​

  • Cool and enjoy
    • Let the bread cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
    • Slice and enjoy
Finished banana bread