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Perfect Banana Bread

Perfect Banana Bread That's Moist and Oh-So-Easy to Make

This Perfect Banana Bread recipe combines ripe bananas and warm spices for a moist, flavorful treat that's a breeze to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 4 medium Very Ripe Bananas aim for about 2 cups
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt or substitute with sour cream
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar can use coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar dark brown sugar enhances flavor
  • 0.5 cup Oil or substitute with melted butter
  • 2 large Eggs use a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract almond extract as a twist
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon optional, adjust to preference
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt or table salt in caution
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda for leavening
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or use whole wheat flour

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • potato masher

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x5-inch or 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Peel and mash 4 medium-sized bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth with minimal lumps.
  3. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil to the mashed bananas; whisk until smooth.
  4. Incorporate eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract; whisk until creamy and blended.
  5. Sprinkle baking soda and kosher salt over the mixture and stir gently to combine evenly.
  6. Fold in all-purpose flour until just combined, leaving streaks of flour visible.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and set on a sheet pan for stability.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. For smaller 3x6-inch pans, check for doneness after 25-35 minutes of baking.
  10. Cool the banana bread in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftover banana bread wrapped in plastic at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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