Super Moist Banana Bread
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Super Moist Banana Bread recipe—a perfect blend of ripe bananas, melted butter, and a hint of vanilla, creating a tender, flavorful loaf that's hard to resist. This easy banana bread comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and features a secret ingredient: a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream for added richness and unparalleled moisture. Whether you keep it classic or stir in mix-ins like chocolate chips or walnuts, this versatile recipe is sure to become a household favorite. Baked to golden perfection in under an hour, it’s ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Plus, it stays fresh for days, making it the perfect make-ahead treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces Overripe bananas
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 0.5 cup Optional mix-ins
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir until combined.
Mix in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the Greek yogurt or sour cream to create a moist batter. If desired, gently stir in optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.4 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 310 mg | 7% | |
*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.
