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🍌 Classic Moist Banana Bread Recipe

Category: Dessert / Snack / Breakfast
Servings: 8–10 slices
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes

🧺 Ingredients

3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (the browner, the better)

1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted (can substitute with oil)

¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar (light or dark)

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional add-ins:

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

½ cup chocolate chips

½ teaspoon cinnamon (for extra warmth)


🍽️ Instructions

Step 1. Preheat and prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2. Mash bananas

In a large bowl, mash the 3 ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky.
(Tip: Riper bananas = naturally sweeter and moister bread.)

Step 3. Mix wet ingredients

Stir in melted butter.

Add brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.

Whisk until well combined.

Step 4. Add dry ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined — don’t overmix (that can make it dense).

Step 5. Add mix-ins (optional)

Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.

Step 6. Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

(Tip: If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil halfway through.)

Step 7. Cool and serve

Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

🍯 Serving Ideas

Toast a slice and top with butter or peanut butter.

Spread with cream cheese for a breakfast treat.

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.

🧊 Storage

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Freeze (whole or sliced) for up to 3 months — wrap tightly in plastic and foil.

🔁 Variations

Chocolate Banana Bread: Add ¼ cup cocoa powder + ½ cup chocolate chips.

Healthy Twist: Replace half the flour with whole wheat flour, and use coconut oil or applesauce instead of butter.

Spiced Banana Bread: Add ½ tsp cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg.

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