Making One-Bowl Banana Bread with Brown Sugar is a breeze when you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat your oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the bread bakes evenly.
2. Mash the bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Mix in butter: Melt the unsalted butter and stir it into the mashed bananas until well combined.
4. Add sugar: Next, mix in the packed brown sugar, ensuring it blends thoroughly with the banana and butter mixture.
5. Incorporate the egg: Beat the egg in a separate bowl, then add it to the mixture along with the vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
6. Blend in dry ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda and a pinch of salt into the bowl, then add the flour. Stir gently until just combined—don’t overmix!
7. Prepare the loaf pan: Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan, ensuring that it is evenly coated for easy removal later.
8. Pour the batter: Transfer the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
9. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool the bread: Once baked, remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. After that, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

By following these steps, you’ll have a delicious one-bowl banana bread ready to be devoured!