Description
This banana bread recipe is a favorite for its moist and flavorful outcome. With a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty crunch, it’s a classic treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup (80g) plain yogurt or sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 and 1/2 cups (345g) mashed bananas (about 4 medium or 3 large ripe bananas)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- optional: 3/4 cup (100g) chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preparation: Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Wet Ingredients: Beat butter and brown sugar, add eggs, then mix in yogurt, bananas, and vanilla.
- Combining: Slowly add dry ingredients to wet, fold in nuts, and pour into pan.
- Baking: Bake for 60–65 minutes, covering with foil halfway through. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the bread sit for a day before serving.
- Consider adding cream cheese frosting or chocolate chips for variation.
- Substitute sour cream or yogurt with mashed banana, applesauce, or pumpkin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
