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Delicious slices of moist banana bread stacked, with a pat of butter melting on top.

Moist Banana Bread Recipe

This moist and flavorful banana bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack, using ripe bananas and simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Wet ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened or substitute vegetable oil
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ cups mashed bananas about 4 small bananas

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mash bananas until 1 ⅓ cups; set aside.
  3. Mix dry ingredients; set aside.
  4. Cream butter and sugars; add eggs and vanilla, then bananas.
  5. Combine wet and dry; pour into pan and bake 45-60 mins.

Notes

Do not overmix to keep the bread tender.