Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of this Moist Banana Bread Recipe, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying it as a breakfast treat, a midday snack, or a delightful dessert, this banana bread is sure to please. Made with ripe bananas and blended with warm spices, it offers a tender texture and rich flavor that will have everyone reaching for another slice. Plus, it’s an easy way to use up overripe bananas!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (or vegetable oil)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cups mashed bananas (about 4 small bananas)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×4-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas until smooth, measuring out 1 ⅓ cups.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars using a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition. Then add vanilla extract.
- Stir in the mashed bananas until evenly combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or chocolate chips. Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for later enjoyment.