Here’s a banana bread recipe that’s moist, flavorful, and easy to follow. Perfect for using up overripe bananas!
🍌 Classic Moist Banana Bread Recipe
📋 Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
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1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional, but recommended)
Wet Ingredients:
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½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (or vegetable oil for dairy-free)
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¾ cup (150g) brown sugar (or white sugar, or a mix)
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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3–4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups or 350g)
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¼ cup (60ml) milk or buttermilk (optional, for extra moisture)
Optional Add-ins:
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½–1 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips
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1 tbsp sour cream or yogurt (extra moisture and tang)
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Prepare Equipment
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a medium bowl, whisk together:
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Flour
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Baking soda
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Salt
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Cinnamon (if using)
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Set aside.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
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In a large bowl, whisk together:
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Melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
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Add eggs and vanilla, whisk well.
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Mix in mashed bananas and milk (or buttermilk/yogurt, if using).
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4. Combine Wet and Dry
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Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients using a spatula.
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Stir just until combined — do not overmix (a few lumps are okay).
5. Add Extras
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Fold in nuts, chocolate chips, or other add-ins.
6. Bake
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Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
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Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
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If browning too quickly on top, tent with foil halfway through baking.
7. Cool
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Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
🔁 Storage Tips:
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Room Temp: Wrap in foil or airtight container; lasts 3–4 days.
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Fridge: Up to 1 week, tightly sealed.
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Freezer: Slice and wrap individually; freeze up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp or microwave.
📝 Variations:
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Banana Nut Bread: Add ¾ cup chopped walnuts.
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Chocolate Banana Bread: Stir in ½ cup cocoa powder + 1 cup chocolate chips.
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Healthy Version: Use whole wheat flour, maple syrup instead of sugar, and Greek yogurt instead of butter.