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A freshly sliced, moist banana bread loaf garnished with walnut pieces on a rustic wooden table.

Award-Winning Moist Banana Bread Recipe

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Discover the best banana bread recipe that guarantees moist, fluffy, and delicious banana bread every time. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert! This award-winning moist banana bread is a crowd favorite, combining tender crumb with sweet banana flavor for a perfect treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 slices)

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas until smooth and set aside.
  3. Mix mashed bananas with melted butter, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together baking soda, flour, and salt.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

Notes

  • Add walnuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread moist and tender.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze slices for up to 3 months.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg