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Banana Bread

A cozy and nostalgic banana bread recipe that is easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and perfect for sharing or indulging.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour Or 1-to-1 gluten-free flour for a gluten-free loaf
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional, for warmth
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Swap with coconut oil for a dairy-free twist
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar Or 1/2 cup honey for a healthier option
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed 3 ripe bananas, mashed The browner, the sweeter; about 1 1/2 cups
  • 0.25 cups plain yogurt or sour cream Adds tenderness; use applesauce for a lower-fat swap
Optional Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or chocolate chips Optional — mix or match

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and slightly fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. Fold in the mashed bananas and yogurt until just combined.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
Baking
  1. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle a few extra chips or nuts on top for a pretty finish.
  2. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Cooling
  1. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift the loaf out by the parchment overhang and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

For extra moisture, fold in a ripe pear or grated apple. Swap half the flour with whole wheat or use applesauce for half the butter for a healthier option.