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Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe: Easy & Delicious!

Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe: Easy & Irresistibly Delicious

Try the Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe: Easy & Delicious! Transform overripe bananas into pure bliss with this sweet, moist, and irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted
  • 1 cup brown sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or replace with honey or maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs for vegan options, use flax eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 2-3 large ripe bananas the riper, the better
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 cup blended oats or omit
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or regular salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves optional
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts optional, can replace with chocolate chips or dried fruits

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer or whisk
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan by greasing it with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. If using nuts, toast them on a baking sheet in the oven for 5-7 minutes, then cool.
  3. Cream together the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla to the creamed mixture and mix until well combined.
  5. Mash ripe bananas in a separate bowl and incorporate into the butter mixture until combined.
  6. Add flour, blended oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt without stirring.
  7. Fold in the sour cream and nuts until just combined.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Using room temperature butter and avoiding overmixing will yield the best results for a moist loaf. Ripe bananas enhance the sweetness and moistness of the bread.

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