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How to Make the Best, Moistest Banana Bread (An Easy Recipe!)

This easy banana bread recipe yields a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for any occasion. Simple steps and common ingredients make it a go-to treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bananas
  • 3 large overripe bananas
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ½ cup sour cream or full-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional but recommended)
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional but recommended)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash bananas until mostly smooth. Mix in melted butter, sour cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 55-65 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread moist and tender.