Banana Bread Recipe Easy
This Banana Bread Recipe Easy turns overripe bananas into a moist, tender crumb with a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for brunch, lunches, or as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (or 1 cup whole wheat + ¾ cup white)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar (or ⅓ cup honey/maple syrup)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and barely cooled (or coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups; black-spotted is best)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup mix-ins: dark chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5" loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, stir sugar and melted butter until smooth, then whisk in eggs one at a time. Fold in mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Gently fold until just combined; do not over-mix.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the loaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For consistent results, use Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur flour. Leave a few lumps in bananas for texture. Let melted butter cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalFiber: 3g
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