Moist Banana Bread Muffin Loaf Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes

This Banana Bread Muffin Loaf recipe combines the best of both worlds, offering the convenience of muffins with the classic loaf format. It’s a delightful way to use overripe bananas, resulting in a moist and flavorful treat.

Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this recipe is simple and requires basic ingredients. You can enjoy it plain or customize it with nuts, chocolate chips, or spices to enhance the flavor.

Easy Banana Bread Muffin Loaf Recipe

This Banana Bread Muffin Loaf features ripe bananas blended into a smooth batter, baked until golden brown. The recipe takes about 60 minutes from start to finish and yields a delicious loaf that serves 8 people.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter, then mix in the baking soda and salt.
Add Sugar and Egg: Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Incorporate Flour: Gently fold in the flour until just combined. If using, add the walnuts or chocolate chips at this stage.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!