Description
Enjoy this delectable Moist Banana Bread that is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. This recipe yields a flavorful and moist loaf that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, or vegetable oil)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cup mashed bananas (about 4 small bananas)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour (or line with parchment paper) an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
- Mash Bananas: Mash the bananas with a fork to make 1 ⅓ cups mashed banana.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract. Stir in mashed bananas.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 to 60 minutes at 350°F or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Do not overbake.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This banana bread freezes well, so you can make a double batch and save some for later.
- For added texture and flavor, you can mix in chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: moist banana bread, banana bread recipe, easy banana bread
