Best Ever Banana Bread (Printable)
Incredibly moist and tender loaf bursting with rich banana flavor, warm cinnamon and nutmeg. Ready in 70 minutes for the perfect breakfast or sweet treat.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
04 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Optional Add-ins
13 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
14 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, yogurt (or sour cream), and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
04 - Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently fold together until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
07 - Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture is impossibly moist without being heavy or dense
- It uses up those overripe bananas you feel guilty throwing away
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- Overripe bananas with brown spots are not gross, they are actually the secret to the best banana bread you will ever make
- Let the bread cool completely before wrapping it or the trapped moisture will make the crust soggy
03 -
- Roast your bananas in their skins at 350°F for 15 minutes before mashing for an even more intense banana flavor
- Check your bread at the 50 minute mark because every oven bakes differently and you do not want to dry it out