Moist Delicious Banana Bread (Printable Version)

Wonderfully moist and flavorful banana bread with sweet bananas and hint of vanilla. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

# Ingredient List:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
03 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
04 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 tsp baking soda
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

→ Optional Add-ins

11 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter until combined.
03 - Whisk in eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
05 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
07 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
08 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is incredibly moist without being dense or heavy, hitting that perfect sweet spot between cake and bread
  • It comes together quickly with ingredients you probably already have, making it perfect for unexpected guests or midnight baking sessions
02 -
  • Underbaked banana bread is disappointing, but overbaked is dry and crumbly. Start checking at the 50 minute mark and trust your toothpick test.
  • The cooling period is absolutely not optional. Cutting into warm banana bread causes it to steam and become gummy in the center.
03 -
  • Use the bottom of a measuring cup to press the batter evenly into the pan before baking. This helps the loaf rise uniformly.
  • If the top is browning too quickly before the center is done, tent it loosely with aluminum foil for the last 10-15 minutes of baking.

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