How to Make Moist, Delicious Banana Bread?

Easy Banana Bread Recipe

	Prep Time:	15 minutes
	Cooking Time:	60 minutes
	Servings:	4
	Diet:	Vegetarian
	Allergens:	Gluten, Dairy, Eggs
	Kcal per Serving:	200 kcal

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed

125 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted

200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar

2 large eggs, beaten

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

190 g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour

60 g (1/2 cup) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

How Do You Cook It?

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 175°C / 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.

Mash the bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.

Combine wet ingredients: Add the melted butter, sugar, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.

Incorporate dry ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the wet mixture, then gently fold in the flour. If using, add the chopped nuts and ground cinnamon at this stage.

Mix gently: Stir the mixture just until the flour disappears. Overmixing can result in a dense banana bread and you want it moist.

Pour into pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.

Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Tricks

Ripe bananas: Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the sweetest and most flavourful banana bread.

Mix-ins: Feel free to add chocolate chips or dried fruit for additional texture and flavour.

Moisture control: If the top of the bread starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminium foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

Serving Suggestions

Warm and buttered: Serve slices warm with a pat of butter or a spread of cream cheese.

Toasted: Toast slices and serve with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for a delightful breakfast treat.

Freezing and Reheating

Freezing: Wrap the cooled banana bread tightly in plastic wrap, then in aluminium foil, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Thaw at room temperature or reheat slices in a toaster or microwave until warm.