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Moist Banana Bread

A cozy and irresistible loaf that transforms overripe bananas into a tender, banana-sweet bread perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Swap half with whole wheat for a nuttier, healthy option.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional but comforting.
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled Coconut oil works as a dairy-free swap.
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar Or 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup honey for a moist, richer crumb.
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 very ripe bananas, mashed The riper, the sweeter.
  • 0.5 cups sour cream or plain Greek yogurt Adds extra tenderness — use applesauce to lighten it.
Add-ins
  • 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or chocolate chips Optional; toasted walnuts bring a warm, nutty aroma.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until just combined. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Fold in the mashed bananas and sour cream until evenly distributed.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For variations, consider adding chocolate chips, replacing some flour with oats, or reducing sugar by incorporating sweet potato.