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Moist banana bread recipe showing golden brown loaf with one slice cut revealing tender crumb and banana pieces on wooden cutting board
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Moist Banana Bread Recipe

The ultimate moist banana bread recipe with overripe bananas, oil, and Greek yogurt creates a perfectly tender, golden loaf with bakery-quality results. This easy homemade banana bread stays fresh for days and delivers foolproof results every time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large overripe bananas about 1½ cups mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
  3. Step 3: Add the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream to the mashed bananas. Whisk together until well combined and slightly frothy.
  4. Step 4: Stir in both the granulated sugar and brown sugar until dissolved. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly distributed.
  6. Step 6: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two additions, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. A few flour streaks should remain visible. Do not overmix.
  7. Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly. Gently tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. The internal temperature should reach 200-205°F.
  9. Step 9: Remove from oven and let the bread rest in the pan for 15 minutes.
  10. Step 10: Transfer the loaf to a wire rack and let cool for another 30-45 minutes before slicing and serving.
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