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The Ultimate Easy Banana Bread Recipe: Moist Perfection Every Time

This classic banana bread recipe transforms overripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With simple ingredients and a foolproof method, it ensures perfect banana bread every time for bakers of all skill levels.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas (the riper, the better)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup milk or buttermilk
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
  3. Add the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
  5. Stir in the milk and any optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips. Pour into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  7. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with black spots for maximum sweetness and moisture. Don't overmix the batter. Start checking for doneness at 50 minutes. The bread continues cooking as it cools.