Moist and Delicious Banana Bread
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this *Moist and Delicious Banana Bread* recipe, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime snack. Featuring three ripe bananas for natural sweetness, creamy yogurt or sour cream to ensure an irresistibly tender texture, and a touch of vanilla extract for that warm, homemade taste, this crowd-pleaser comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. The optional addition of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips lets you customize your loaf to suit your cravings. Whether paired with coffee in the morning or enjoyed as a simple treat, this easy banana bread recipe is a foolproof way to make use of overripe bananas and leaves your home smelling heavenly. Keywords: moist banana bread, easy banana bread recipe, homemade banana bread, best banana bread recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
Melt the unsalted butter in the microwave or a small saucepan, then add it to the mashed bananas and stir until combined.
Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Mix until well blended.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the plain yogurt (or sour cream) to the batter, which helps keep the bread moist.
If using, gently fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Transfer the banana bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your moist and delicious banana bread as is, or with a spread of butter or cream cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.8 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.4 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 512 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 2650 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 483.6 g | 176% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 244.2 g | ||
| Protein | 66.5 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2610 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
