Banana Bread Recipe Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 55 minutesYield: Makes one loaf No need for a mixer for this recipe! Clean-up is easy too, if you want, you can mix everything in one bowl. The best bananas to use for banana bread are those that are over-ripe. The yellow peels should be at least half browned, and the bananas inside squishy and browning. Ingredients 2-3 very ripe bananas, peeled 1/3 cup melted butter 3/4 cup sugar (1/2 cup if you would like it less sweet, 1 cup if more sweet) 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour