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🍌 Moist & Easy Banana Bread Recipe

The Best Homemade Banana Bread — Soft, Sweet, and Foolproof!

This banana bread recipe is incredibly moist, rich in banana flavor, and made with pantry staples. Whether you have overripe bananas sitting on the counter or you’re just craving a comforting loaf, this one-bowl banana bread comes together quickly and never disappoints. Perfect for beginners and a hit with the whole family!

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Banana Bread

  • 🍌 Uses 3 ripe bananas — great for reducing waste
  • 🥣 One-bowl recipe = easy cleanup
  • ⏱️ Ready in just over an hour
  • 💛 Moist, fluffy, and flavorful every time
  • 🧁 Customizable with nuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon

📝 Ingredients (1 loaf, 8–10 slices)

  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1/3 cup melted butter (unsalted)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (for moisture & flavor)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

🍽️ Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

2. Mix the Wet Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas.
  • Stir in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.

3. Add the Dry Ingredients

  • Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  • Stir in nuts or chocolate chips if using — don’t overmix.

4. Bake

  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

5. Cool & Serve

  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Slice and enjoy warm or toasted with butter!

👩‍🍳 Tips & Variations

  • Extra ripe bananas = more flavor
  • Make it vegan: Use coconut oil instead of butter, and flax egg instead of regular egg
  • Add-ins: Blueberries, peanut butter swirls, chopped dates, or shredded coconut
  • Mini loaves or muffins: Reduce baking time to 18–25 minutes

🥫 Storage & Freezing

  • Room temp: Wrap in foil or plastic wrap; stays moist for up to 4 days
  • Fridge: Store up to 1 week
  • Freeze: Slice and wrap individually; freeze up to 2 months. Toast from frozen or microwave for 20–30 seconds

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 Similar Recipes You May Like :

🧁 1. Zucchini Bread Recipe

  • Similar moist texture and loaf-style baking.
  • Great for healthy or low-sugar baking sections.

🍎 2. Apple Cinnamon Bread Recipe

  • Warm, spiced, fruit-based loaf — perfect for fall or breakfast content.

🥕 3. Carrot Cake Loaf Recipe

  • Soft, spiced, and sweet loaf — often topped with cream cheese frosting.

🍋 4. Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Recipe

  • Light, zesty, and soft — great for breakfast or tea-time sections.

🍫 5. Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

  • Same flavor profile as banana bread but in muffin form.

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