Super Moist Banana Bread (Printable)
An ultra-moist loaf bursting with ripe banana flavor, perfect for breakfast or snacking.
# What You'll 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 tsp vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 tsp baking soda
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
→ Add-Ins
11 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
12 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
# Directions:
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 melted 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.
04 - Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain texture.
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 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The yogurt creates an incredibly tender crumb that stays moist for days
- Its one of those rare recipes that works perfectly every single time
02 -
- Overmixing develops gluten and makes bread tough, so stop as soon as ingredients combine
- Every oven is different, so start checking at 50 minutes to avoid drying it out
03 -
- Sprinkle demerara sugar on top before baking for a crunchy caramelized crust
- Use melted coconut oil for a subtle tropical twist that pairs perfectly with banana