Effortless, comforting, and irresistibly moist, Melt and Mix Banana Bread is the ultimate go-to recipe for using up overripe bananas. Perfect for busy bakers, this quick bread requires no electric mixerβjust a bowl, a spoon, and a few pantry staples that come together in minutes. Featuring the natural sweetness of mashed bananas, a hint of warm cinnamon, and the richness of melted butter, this recipe delivers a tender loaf bursting with flavor. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this one-bowl banana bread is a time-saving delight, ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Serve it warm with a pat of butter for a cozy treat thatβs bound to disappear as fast as itβs baked!
Preheat your oven to 180Β°C (350Β°F) and grease or line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
Peel the bananas and mash them in a large mixing bowl using a fork until smooth.
Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop, then add it to the mashed bananas. Stir to combine.
Add the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Sift in the self-raising flour, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Add the milk and fold it through to loosen the batter slightly.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve on its own or with a spread of butter for an extra treat.
Calories |
2746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 119.1 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.7 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 499 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 2965 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 407.1 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 203.2 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2186 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.