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Perfect Banana Bread
Perfect Banana Bread features ripe mashed bananas blended with a mix of plain yogurt, granulated and brown sugars, and oil creating a moist batter. Balanced with vanilla, cinnamon, and a hint of salt, it delivers a tender crumb with subtle warmth. Baking at 350˚F produces a golden crust and a soft interior, ideal for breakfast or snack. Testing doneness with a toothpick or thermometer helps achieve the best texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
192 kcal
Course:
Snacks, Bread
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 banana about 2 cups, mashed, very ripe, medium-sized
- ¼ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F with a rack in the center. Spray an 8x5-inch or 9x5-inch loaf pan (or 3x6-inch pans) generously with baking spray. Set aside.
- Peel bananas and place them in a medium-large mixing bowl. Using a potato masher, mash bananas until fairly smooth.
- Add both sugars and the oil and whisk well to combine. Whisk in the eggs until well combined followed by the yogurt and vanilla.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the top and stir until combined. Add the flour and stir just until all flour is incorporated.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and place it on a sheet pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean and without batter. You can also use an instant thermometer to determine if the bread is done. The temperature of the finished bread should be 200-205˚F.
- If using the smaller pans (3x5 or 3x6) bake for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (or internal temperature is 200-205˚F).
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Notes
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check doneness; banana bread is done at 200-205˚F (94-96˚C).
- Ripe bananas and yogurt add moisture and help create a tender crumb.
- Baking time varies with oven and pan size; adjust accordingly and test with a toothpick.
- You can bake smaller loaves in 3x6-inch pans with shorter baking times around 25-35 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
192kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
135mg
(6%)
Potassium
139mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
49IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.