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Banana Bread

This is the Best Ever Banana Bread recipe with a super MOIST and tender texture and tons of sweet banana flavor. You'll never need another recipe! Easy to make, no mixer needed.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 1 9-inch
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (254 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) mashed overripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)*
  • 1/4 cup (60 grams) plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (142 grams) coarsely chopped toasted walnuts, or (170 grams) chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together the bananas, yogurt, eggs, butter, oil, and vanilla. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just barely combined. Gently fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips (if using), being very careful not to overmix. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake about 55 to 65 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or a digital thermometer inserted into the center reads 200-205°F. Cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 15 minutes before removing the loaf from the pan to finish cooling completely, before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • *Use very overripe bananas. They should be very soft and covered with dark brown speckles. Mash the bananas very well by hand with a fork or potato masher.