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Easy Moist Banana Bread

This Easy Moist Banana Bread is tender, buttery, and just sweet enough to make any morning feel like a celebration. Perfect for breakfast or as an indulgent snack!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Swap half for whole wheat for a nuttier option.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional; try cardamom for a floral twist.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Should be warm but not hot.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Reduce to 1/2 cup for less sweetness, or use brown sugar.
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed about 1 1/2 cups The riper, the better.
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream Adds tenderness; can use applesauce.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and greased a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter with the sugar until smooth.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, whisking until glossy, then stir in mashed bananas, vanilla, and yogurt.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Fold the dry mixture into the wet until no flour streaks remain.
  2. If using, fold in nuts or chocolate chips gently.
Bake
  1. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
Cooling
  1. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before lifting out using parchment and cooling completely on a wire rack.

Notes

Wrap cooled banana bread tightly for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months. Warm slices for a just-baked feel.