Super Moist Banana Bread (Printable Version)
Ultra-moist banana bread bursting with flavor, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Make:
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 butter, yogurt or sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
04 - Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
05 - Stir in nuts and/or chocolate chips if using.
06 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
07 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The yogurt creates this impossibly tender crumb that stays moist for days
- It comes together in one bowl with ingredients you already have in the kitchen
02 -
- Overmixing develops gluten which makes quick bread tough and rubbery instead of tender
- Every oven is different so start checking at 50 minutes rather than relying on the timer alone
03 -
- Measure flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling off the top for accuracy
- Let the bread cool completely before wrapping for storage or trapped steam will make the crust soggy