Easy Moist Banana Bread
This Easy Moist Banana Bread is soft, tender, and filled with rich banana flavor in every slice. Ripe bananas create a perfectly fluffy crumb while keeping the bread deliciously moist from edge to center. It’s a classic, no-fuss bake that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas mashed (about 1½ cups)
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- ¾ cup brown sugar light or dark
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional, but recommended
- 2 tablespoons milk or yogurt for extra moisture
Instructions
1. Preheat and prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mash the bananas
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. A few small lumps are perfectly fine and add texture.
3. Mix the wet ingredients
- Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and milk or yogurt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
4. Add dry ingredients
- Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon over the wet mixture. Gently fold everything together until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Add extras (optional)
- If using chocolate chips or nuts, gently fold them in now.
6. Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
7. Cool and slice
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
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Notes
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Carbohydrates: 34 g,
Fiber: 2 g,
Sugars: 18 g,
Protein: 4 g,
Fat: 10 g,
Saturated Fat: 4 g,
Cholesterol: 35 mg,
Sodium: 190 mg,
Potassium: 210 mg,
Calcium: 30 mg,
Iron: 1.4 mg ```
📝 Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Butter or oil both work; oil makes the loaf extra moist.
- Add nuts or chocolate chips for texture and flavor.
- Check doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
- Store tightly wrapped at room temperature up to 2 days.
- Freeze slices for up to 2 months for easy grab-and-go snacks.
🍽️ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories: 240 kcal,Carbohydrates: 34 g,
Fiber: 2 g,
Sugars: 18 g,
Protein: 4 g,
Fat: 10 g,
Saturated Fat: 4 g,
Cholesterol: 35 mg,
Sodium: 190 mg,
Potassium: 210 mg,
Calcium: 30 mg,
Iron: 1.4 mg ```