Easy Banana Bread
This Easy Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf made with ripe bananas, mayonnaise, and crunchy pecans. A simple and quick recipe, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 slices
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 medium bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
½ cup mayonnaise or dressing
1 egg (room temperature)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, peel and mash the bananas until smooth, yielding about 1 cup of mashed bananas.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add mayonnaise, egg, and sugar to the mashed bananas. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined (do not overmix).
- Fold in the Pecans: Gently fold in the chopped pecans, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. If it starts browning too quickly, cover with foil in the last 10-15 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread: Add ½ to 1 cup of chocolate chips for a chocolatey twist.
Nut-Free Version: Omit the pecans or substitute with sunflower seeds or another nut-free option.
Spiced Banana Bread: Add ½ teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg for added flavor.
Dairy-Free Version: Use a dairy-free mayonnaise or dressing to make it dairy-free.
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