Description
Learn to make incredibly moist and buttery banana bread. This recipe is perfect for beginners and results in a delicious, classic loaf.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) light or dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup (80g) plain Greek yogurt or full-fat sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups (345g) mashed bananas
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: 3/4 cup (90g) chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time. Beat in yogurt, vanilla, and mashed bananas.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 60-65 minutes, loosely covering with foil halfway through. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 1 hour, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Frozen bananas can be used; thaw, drain, mash, and use as directed.
- Chocolate chips and nuts are optional.
- Consider a cream cheese frosting or making banana muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American