Super Moist Banana Bread (Printable)
Delightfully moist banana bread bursting with natural banana flavor, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
04 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
→ Add-Ins (optional)
11 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, oil (or butter), yogurt (or sour cream), sugar, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly distributed.
04 - Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
05 - Stir in nuts and/or chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
07 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The yogurt keeps it incredibly moist for days unlike other recipes that dry out
- It comes together in one bowl with minimal fuss perfect for lazy mornings
- The balance of banana flavor is just right not overwhelming but definitely present
02 -
- That toothpick test is crucial a few moist crumbs are perfect but wet batter means it needs more time
- Every oven is different so start checking at 50 minutes nothing worse than burned edges and raw centers
03 -
- Sprinkle demerara sugar on top before baking for a deliciously crunchy crust that people will ask about
- Freeze overripe bananas if you cant bake immediately just thaw and mash whenever inspiration strikes