Banana Bread

This Banana Bread recipe is the kind that fills your kitchen with warmth and can be a comforting snack or indulgent dessert, perfect for sharing with loved ones.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 196

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1.5 cups all-purpose flour Swap half for whole wheat for a heartier loaf.
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional; toast briefly for depth.

Wet Ingredients

0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted Browned butter adds a nutty note.
0.75 cups granulated sugar Reduce to 0.5 cups for less sweetness.
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 ripe bananas, mashed about 1 1/2 cups The riper, the sweeter.
0.5 cups plain yogurt or sour cream Keeps the crumb tender.

Add-ins (Optional)

0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans For crunch. Replace with chocolate chips for dessert.
Zest of 1 small orange Brightens the loaf for festive variations.

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Fold in the mashed bananas and yogurt until just combined.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula. Add nuts, chocolate chips, or orange zest if using. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Baking

Bake for 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool further.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and avoid overmixing the batter. Can be served warm with butter or as a dessert.