Super Moist Banana Bread (Printable Version)

Classic moist banana bread with rich flavor and tender crumb. Ideal for breakfast or anytime snacking.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
05 - 1/4 cup whole milk
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ Add-ins (Optional)

11 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
06 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The texture walks this perfect line between cakey and dense, staying incredibly moist for days
  • It comes together in one bowl with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen
02 -
  • Overmixing develops gluten and makes the bread tough, so stop folding the moment the flour disappears
  • Every oven is different, so start checking at 50 minutes rather than waiting the full hour
03 -
  • If your bananas are not quite ripe enough, place them in a paper bag with an apple for 24 hours to speed up the process
  • Letting the bread cool completely before slicing is agonizing but essential for clean edges

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