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Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe

Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe That Will Make You Love Baking

Discover the Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe that transforms overripe bananas into a tender, delicious loaf. Perfect for breakfast or snacks!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2.5 medium Ripe Bananas Use overripe for best results.
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 0.5 cup Butter Softened.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Can use all brown sugar.
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Adds caramel flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour.
  • 0.5 cup Old Fashioned Oats Blend for smoother batter or omit.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Can use regular salt.
Optional Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Cloves
For Crunch
  • 0.5 cup Nuts Walnuts or pecans, optional.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Toast nuts in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  3. Cream butter with both sugars in a mixing bowl for about 2 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Mash the ripe bananas until smooth and fold into the wet ingredients.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and optional spices.
  7. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  8. Fold in sour cream and toasted nuts if using.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Slice and serve warm with butter or yogurt if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moistness. Don't over-mix to keep the bread light and fluffy.

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