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The Best Moist Banana Bread

This moist banana bread recipe is simple to make and perfect for using up ripe bananas. Rich in flavor and soft in texture, it’s great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it's fresh and active.
  • a pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 piece large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Do not overmix the batter.
  • 1/2 cup yogurt or mayonnaise (optional) Adding this makes the bread even moister.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4×8 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mix the melted butter with the mashed bananas.
  3. Stir in the baking soda and salt.
  4. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Finally, mix in the flour until just incorporated.
  6. If using, fold in the yogurt or mayonnaise.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

You can serve banana bread warm or at room temperature. Slice it up and enjoy it plain, or spread a bit of butter or cream cheese for extra flavor. It also pairs well with coffee or tea. To keep your banana bread fresh, wrap it in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container. You can keep it at room temperature for about 3 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months.