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Easy Banana Bread

A comforting banana bread recipe with deep flavors of ripe bananas, brown sugar, and cinnamon, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Can swap half with whole wheat for a nuttier option.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional, can swap for 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Or coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Reduce to 1/2 cup for a less sweet option.
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas About 3 medium bananas.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt Use applesauce to cut fat and add moisture.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Or swap for chocolate chips.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in bananas and vanilla.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two additions, alternating with the sour cream or yogurt, stirring until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips if using. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and do not overmix the batter; fold until just combined.