🍌🍞 Classic Moist Banana Bread — Soft, Buttery and Packed with Real Banana Flavor!
Got overripe bananas on the counter?
Turn them into this Classic Moist Banana Bread—a soft, tender, comforting loaf that is perfect for breakfast, afternoon coffee, lunchboxes, or an easy homemade dessert.
The secret is using very ripe bananas, brown sugar, sour cream, and just enough butter to create a rich loaf that stays moist for days.
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 55–65 minutes
🕒 Total Time: About 1 hour 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 10–12 slices
🍞 Pan Size: 9-by-5-inch loaf pan
Ingredients
- 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
Optional Add-Ins
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease and line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Mash the Bananas
Mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
A few small pieces are fine.
3. Add Wet Ingredients
Whisk in melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
Mix until smooth.
4. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Combine
Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture.
Fold gently until no dry flour remains.
Do not overmix.
6. Add Mix-Ins
Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or other additions if desired.
7. Fill the Pan
Pour batter into the loaf pan.
Smooth the top.
Add extra chocolate chips, nuts, or a sliced banana on top if desired.
8. Bake
Bake for 55–65 minutes.
The loaf is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.
9. Cool
Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack.
Cool for another 20–30 minutes before slicing.
Tips for Moist Banana Bread
✅ Use very ripe bananas.
✅ Do not add too much flour.
✅ Do not overmix.
✅ Use sour cream or Greek yogurt.
✅ Let the loaf cool before slicing.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Fold ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips into the batter.
Sprinkle another handful over the top.
Walnut Banana Bread
Add ¾ cup chopped walnuts.
Toast them first for deeper flavor.
Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
Mix:
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Layer the mixture through the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
Banana Bread Muffins
Divide the batter among muffin cups.
Bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes.
Makes approximately 12–14 muffins.
Storage
Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freezing
Freeze the whole loaf or individual slices for up to 3 months.
Thaw at room temperature or warm individual slices briefly.
📌 Save this recipe for the next time your bananas become brown and spotty!
👇 Do you prefer banana bread plain, with chocolate chips, walnuts, or cinnamon swirl?
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