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Incredibly Moist Banana Bread

An easy and moist banana bread recipe that’s perfect as a comforting breakfast treat or a festive dessert. Enjoy the rich flavors of ripe bananas, brown sugar, and optional chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Swap half for whole wheat for a healthier option.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional for warmth.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled Can replace with coconut oil for a dairy-free loaf.
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed Or use coconut sugar for a deeper caramel note.
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt Or sour cream for moisture; Greek yogurt adds tang.
  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups) Overripe with lots of brown speckles are best.
Add-Ins (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans For crunch and to make it feel like an indulgent dessert.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional for a festive treat twist.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment for an easy lift.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and yogurt.
  5. Mash the bananas until almost smooth and fold them into the wet mixture.
  6. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mix until just combined.
  7. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips if using.
  8. Transfer batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift onto a rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Tips for success: Use very ripe bananas, don’t overmix once you add flour, and let the loaf cool a bit before slicing.