Super Moist Banana Bread (Printable Version)

Classic moist banana bread with tender crumb and rich flavor, ideal for breakfast or snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
05 - 1/4 cup whole milk
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ Optional Add-ins

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, and sugar until smooth.
03 - Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the 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 using.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
08 - Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
09 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The texture is incredibly tender without being dense or heavy
  • It uses up those overripe bananas you might otherwise toss
  • The recipe is forgiving enough for beginner bakers but impressive enough for company
02 -
  • Overmixing creates tough bread so stop mixing as soon as you no longer see dry flour
  • Every oven is different so check at 50 minutes and tent with foil if top browns too quickly
  • The bread must cool completely before slicing or it will seem underdone and gummy inside
03 -
  • Freeze overripe bananas whole in their skins then thaw before mashing for an endless supply
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the batter from separating and create better texture

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