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Moist Banana Bread

A mildly sweet and moist quick bread that everyone loves, this easy banana bread recipe will be your go-to!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 221 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened, or vegetable oil
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ cup mashed bananas about 4 small bananas

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour (or line with parchment paper) an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the bananas with a fork to make 1 ⅓ cups mashed banana.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, add butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Mix with a hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla and mix well. Stir in mashed bananas.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir just until combined, do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake.
  7. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

  • To ripen bananas quickly: Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes or until the peels turn black. Cool completely before using.
  • Be sure to measure the flour correctly by spooning it into a measuring cup, not scooping it with the measuring cup.
  • Do not overbake. Ovens can vary; be sure to check your bread at least 10 minutes early. Remove from the pan to cool completely.

Nutrition Information

Calories 221 (11%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 269mg (11%) Potassium 104mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 287IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221

% Daily Value*

Calories 221 11%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 269mg 11%
Potassium 104mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 287IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.