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Ultra-Moist Banana Bread

This easy banana bread recipe uses ripe bananas to create a moist and flavorful loaf, perfect for using up those sad, spotty bananas everyone has at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 3 pieces very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 and 1/4 cups mashed banana)
  • 1/2 cup melted butter (or neutral oil if you prefer)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (use 1/2 cup if you like it less sweet)
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Optional add-ins

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • Mash 3 very ripe bananas in a big bowl, leaving some small lumps for a homemade feel.
  • Whisk in melted butter (or oil), brown sugar, 2 eggs, and a splash of vanilla.
  • Sprinkle in baking soda, a pinch of salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  • Add flour last and stir gently until you stop seeing dry flour. Do not overmix.
  • Fold in any optional add-ins, like chocolate chips or chopped walnuts.

Baking

  • Bake for about 50 to 60 minutes, checking at 50. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move to a rack. Try not to slice too early.
  • If the top gets too brown before the middle is done, loosely tent the loaf with foil for the last part of baking.

Notes

Store the banana bread wrapped in plastic wrap to keep it soft. For long-term storage, freeze individual slices and thaw as needed.
Keyword Banana Bread, Banana Dessert, Comfort Food, Easy Banana Recipe, Moist Banana Bread