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Moist Homemade Banana Bread Recipe Easy and Perfect for Beginners

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A moist and tender banana bread recipe that is easy to make, perfect for beginners, and uses simple ingredients to create a delicious, comforting loaf.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a medium bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  4. In the banana bowl, add melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt. Whisk gently until combined.
  5. Pour the banana mixture into the flour mixture. Using a spatula, gently fold the ingredients together just until no streaks of flour remain.
  6. Fold in the nuts if using.
  7. Scrape the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer the loaf to a cooling rack.
  10. Slice and enjoy! Best served warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Use a toothpick test to check doneness. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and yogurt with plant-based alternative. Nuts are optional and can be replaced with seeds for nut-free version.

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