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Moist Banana Bread Recipe: Your New Favorite Comfort Food

This Moist Banana Bread recipe is a delicious way to use overripe bananas, creating a fluffy, tender loaf that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 overripe bananas
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract homemade preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • 9 x 5 loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mash the overripe bananas in a separate bowl until smooth and mix them into the butter-sugar mixture.
  4. Add beaten eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the banana mixture and stir well.
  5. Gradually add flour and baking soda, folding gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped walnuts evenly through the mixture.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Remove from the oven, let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, use overripe bananas and avoid overmixing the batter.

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