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Tender Extra Moist Classic Banana Bread

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A tender, extra moist classic banana bread recipe that’s easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for breakfast or snacks, this loaf offers a comforting, cakey texture with a golden crust.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
  3. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream or Greek yogurt to the mashed bananas. Whisk until combined and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a spatula, just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in optional walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top lightly.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes with a toothpick. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor and sweetness. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Adding sour cream or Greek yogurt locks in moisture. Check the bread starting at 55 minutes to avoid overbaking. Let the bread cool completely before slicing for best texture.

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