Super Moist Banana Bread Recipe – How to Make Perfect Banana Bread
A soft, tender banana bread that’s easy to make with overripe bananas. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55–60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup mashed VERY RIPE bananas (about 2 large bananas)
½ cup plain or Greek yogurt (low-fat, buttermilk, or sour cream work too)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup (1 stick) very soft butter (salted or unsalted)
¾ cup brown sugar (or white sugar; adjust for banana sweetness)
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour (gluten-free flour can be substituted)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
Optional add-ins: ½ cup chocolate chips, toffee bits, chopped pecans, walnuts, or raisins
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment or lightly grease.
Small bowl (Bowl #1): Mix mashed bananas, yogurt, and baking soda.
Medium bowl (Bowl #2): Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Large bowl (Bowl #3): Cream together butter and brown sugar. Whisk in egg and vanilla until smooth. Add the banana mixture and stir until combined.
Gradually add dry ingredients in three parts, mixing lightly between each. Do not overmix.
Fold in any optional add-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, etc.).
Spoon batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If needed, bake in additional 3–5 minute intervals.
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment and cool fully on a rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor.
Don’t overmix—it’s okay to have small lumps.
You can swap some of the butter with unsweetened applesauce for a healthier option.
Substitute gluten-free flour for an allergy-friendly version.
Add-ins like toffee bits, nuts, or chocolate chips create variety and texture.
