Moist Banana Bread (Printable)

A moist, tender loaf with sweet banana flavor, perfect for breakfast or snacks.

# What you'll need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
04 - ½ cup granulated sugar
05 - ¼ cup brown sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Add-ins

11 - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - ½ cup chocolate chips

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, sugars, and vanilla until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Fold in nuts and/or chocolate chips if using.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
07 - Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
08 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Incredibly Moist: A tender crumb that stays moist for days thanks to the ripe bananas and melted butter.
  • Simple & Easy: Made with basic ingredients and straightforward steps, perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
  • Customizable: Easily add chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or a hint of cinnamon to make it your own.
02 -
  • Do Not Overmix: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense loaf.
  • Test for Doneness: The toothpick test is crucial. Insert it into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  • Cool Completely: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Slicing while it's too warm can cause it to crumble.
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