Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe That'll Warm Your Heart

This Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe brings delightful warmth and comfort with every slice, perfect for reducing food waste.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 25

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bread

3 medium Overripe Bananas Use frozen bananas if needed.
1/2 cup Melted Butter Can replace with vegetable oil for dairy-free.
1 cup Brown Sugar Granulated sugar can be used, but bread may be less moist.
2 large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1.5 cups All-purpose Flour Whole wheat can be used for healthier version.
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Cinnamon Can omit or substitute with nutmeg.
1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt Can be omitted for less richness.

For Optional Add-ins

1/2 cup Walnuts or Chocolate Chips Can skip for nut-free version.

Equipment

9x5-inch loaf pan
Mixing bowls
fork
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Mash the overripe bananas in a large bowl and mix in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix in sour cream or yogurt and any optional add-ins.
Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Enjoy with butter or honey. Pair with Cinnamon Honey Cornbread for extra comfort.

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