Description
Discover the ultimate banana bread recipe that’s moist, flavorful, and simple to make. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1½ cups mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole‑wheat flour
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5‑inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter, then add brown sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg; mix until combined.
- Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the wet mixture and stir briefly.
- Add the all‑purpose flour, whole‑wheat flour, and Greek yogurt. Fold gently until just incorporated; the batter will be slightly lumpy.
- If using, fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55‑65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra caramel flavor, drizzle a thin layer of honey or maple syrup over the top of the batter before baking. This loaf freezes well—wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and store in a zip‑top bag for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
Keywords: Banana Bread