Super Moist Banana Bread
A tender, flavorful loaf that’s just the right amount of sweet and perfect for using up overripe bananas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 medium very ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or substitute with 1/2 cup brown sugar)
- 1/2 cup room-temperature butter
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bread loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas until they are smooth.
- Add in the sugar (granulated or brown) and the butter, mixing until creamy.
- Beat the eggs and add them along with the vanilla extract, blending until just combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated; don’t worry about a few lumps!
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or in the freezer for up to three months.
Find it online: https://www.wholesomeeasy.com/super-moist-banana-bread/