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Banana Bread

Banana Bread

This moist, easy homemade banana bread uses simple pantry staples and overripe bananas to create sweet, tender slices perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour King Arthur recommended
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon for warmth
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or white + brown blend
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt substitute sour cream
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed, about 1½ cups
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup walnuts or chocolate chips if desired

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or spray.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a bowl until combined.
  • Mash bananas and stir with melted butter, eggs, sugar, yogurt and vanilla until smooth.
  • Fold dry mix into wet ingredients gently, stopping once there are no streaks.
  • Fold in nuts or chocolate chips, then pour batter into the pan.
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near center has moist crumbs.
  • Let the bread rest in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Leftovers keep at room temperature for 3 days, or freeze slices for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal
Keyword Banana Bread, Easy Banana Bread, Healthy Banana Bread, Homemade Banana Bread, Moist Banana Bread
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