Moist & Delicious Banana Bread Recipe

Moist & Delicious Banana Bread Recipe

This banana bread is ultra-moist, rich in banana flavor, and lightly sweetened with brown sugar. The addition of yogurt or sour cream enhances the soft, buttery texture.

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Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Banana Bread

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1 5

Cooling Time: 1 45

Total Time: 3

Servings: slices

Calories: 356kcal

Ingredients

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
⅓ cup (80g) plain yogurt or sour cream, at room temperature
2 cups (460g) mashed ripe bananas (about 4 large)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
¾ cup (100g) chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

Preheat & Prepare:

Adjust your oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray and set aside.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Cream Butter & Sugar:

Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened butter and brown sugar on high speed until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).

Incorporate Wet Ingredients:

Reduce speed to medium and add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the yogurt (or sour cream), mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients:

With the mixer on low speed, gradually mix in the dry ingredients until no flour pockets remain. Do not overmix. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.

Bake:

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 60–65 minutes, loosely covering with foil halfway through to prevent excessive browning. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.

Cool & Serve:

Let the banana bread cool in the pan on a wire rack for 1 hour. Then, remove from the pan and let it cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Optional Variations

Sweeter Bread: Increase brown sugar to 1 cup (200g).
Dairy-Free Alternative: Replace yogurt/sour cream with ⅓ cup mashed banana, applesauce, or canned pumpkin puree.
Chocolate Banana Bread: Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips (can be added alongside nuts).
Muffins Instead of Loaf: Divide batter into a greased or lined muffin tin.
Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (177°C) and bake for another 16–17 minutes.

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