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Moist Banana Bread

Moist Banana Bread You'll Crave Again and Again

This Moist Banana Bread is incredibly easy to whip up, filled with ripe bananas, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Moist Banana Bread Ingredients
  • 3 pieces Very Ripe Bananas Natural sweetener and moisture booster; use bananas with brown spots.
  • 2 pieces Eggs Ensure they are at room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter or Coconut Oil Adds fat for moisture.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with white sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Stick to pure extract for the best flavor.
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Make sure it's fresh.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor enhancement.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional for added spice.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts or Chocolate Chips Optional add-ins for texture.

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Moist Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the very ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Mix in the eggs, melted butter or coconut oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon. Fold these dry ingredients into the banana mixture.
  5. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes.
  7. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  8. Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Wrap cooled banana bread tightly in plastic wrap to keep it moist. Can be stored at room temperature for a few days or frozen for longer preservation.

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