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Moist and delicious banana bread recipe sliced on a wooden cutting board

Moist & Delicious Banana Bread

A classic banana bread that's moist, delicious, and perfect for using overripe bananas. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled) Spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level off.
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened Softened to room temperature.
  • ¾ cup ¾ cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 large 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup ⅓ cup (80g) plain yogurt or sour cream, at room temperature
  • 2 cups 2 cups (460g) mashed ripe bananas (about 4 large) Use fully ripe or even slightly overripe bananas.
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Add-Ins
  • ¾ cup ¾ cup (100g) chopped pecans or walnuts Optional; fold into the batter if desired.

Method
 

Preheat & Prepare
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set it aside.
Cream Butter & Sugar
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Incorporate Wet Ingredients
  1. Add the eggs, yogurt (or sour cream), mashed bananas, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
  1. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chopped nuts if desired.
Bake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for about 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
Cool & Serve
  1. Once baked, let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Slice the banana bread and serve it warm or at room temperature. It’s delightful on its own, but you can also spread some butter or cream cheese on top for an extra treat. Store it tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For freezing, slice before wrapping and store for up to 3 months.

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