Super Moist Banana Bread (Printable)
Rich, tender loaf loaded with mashed bananas for ultimate moisture. Perfect with walnuts or chocolate chips.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
04 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Add-Ins
11 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, oil or melted butter, yogurt or sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough texture.
05 - Stir in nuts and/or chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
07 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The yogurt creates an incredibly tender crumb that stays moist for days
- This recipe works with whatever mix-ins you have lurking in your pantry
02 -
- Overmixing will make your bread tough and dense so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- The toothpick test is your friend but remember a few moist crumbs mean perfect moisture
03 -
- Sprinkle demerara sugar on top before baking for a crunchy caramelized crust
- Let your bananas ripen on the counter until they are almost completely black for the best flavor