Introduction
This Moist Homemade Banana Bread is soft, tender, and packed with rich banana flavor. It has a beautifully golden crust with a fluffy, moist interior, making it perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. It’s an easy recipe that comes together with simple pantry ingredients and is a great way to use ripe bananas.
Instruction
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
Method
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two small loaf pans or one large loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Benefits
Rich in potassium from bananas
Provides natural energy from carbohydrates
A delicious way to reduce food waste by using overripe bananas
Great for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes
Easy to customize with nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit
Nutrition
Calories: Approximately 230 per slice
Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fat: 9 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 16 g
Potassium: 220 mg
Tips
Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the sweetest flavor.
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips for extra texture.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Conclusion
This homemade banana bread is wonderfully moist, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Whether served warm with butter or enjoyed on its own, it’s a comforting classic that everyone will love.