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The Ultimate Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread: Perfectly Moist Every Single Time

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This is the best banana bread recipe you will make! It is super moist, requires only one bowl for easy cleanup, and uses those overripe bananas you have waiting. Perfect for beginners, this homemade banana bread is a comforting snack or breakfast staple.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups very ripe mashed bananas (about 3–4 medium bananas)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until just combined. Stir in the sour cream until smooth.
  5. Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
  7. If using, gently fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  10. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For the moist banana bread recipe, use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the best flavor and moisture content.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute half the butter with oil, like in many popular moist banana bread recipes.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep; it stays soft for days when stored properly.
  • See more easy baking inspiration on our Pinterest account!

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