Moist Banana Bread Recipe You’ll Want to Make Today

This Moist Banana Bread Recipe utilizes ripe bananas for a deliciously sweet and tender loaf that's perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 25

Servings: 10 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

3 medium Ripe Bananas The riper, the better!
1/3 cup Melted Butter Substitute with vegetable oil for a dairy-free version.
3/4 cup Sugar Brown sugar can deepen the flavor.
1 large Egg Essential for structure.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is an alternative.
1 teaspoon Baking Soda Key leavening agent.
1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider gluten-free flour blend as a substitute.

Equipment

9x5-inch loaf pan
Mixing bowl
Fork
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Moist Banana Bread Recipe

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth, aiming for about one cup of mashed bananas.
Mix in the melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture and gently fold in without overmixing.
Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.
Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.

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