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Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread: Best Budget-Friendly Kid Recipe

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This one-bowl banana bread is quick, easy, and budget-friendly, made with simple pantry staples. It delivers a tender, perfectly moist loaf that even banana skeptics love, perfect for busy families and weekday mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional but recommended)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper, leaving a couple inches of overhang on the long sides.
  2. In your large mixing bowl, mash the three ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add the ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 room-temperature eggs, ¾ cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  4. Sprinkle the 1 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon over the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined—a few lumps are fine.
  5. If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips or walnuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use overripe bananas with brown spots. Do not overmix the batter. Let ingredients come to room temperature before starting. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 15 minutes. For high altitude (above 3,500 feet), reduce sugar by 2 tablespoons and add 1 tablespoon extra flour.

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