Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe | Easy Homemade Banana Bread with Ripe Bananas
Moist & Easy Homemade Banana Bread
This moist homemade banana bread recipe turns simple ripe bananas into the best banana bread ever. It’s soft, naturally sweet, full of flavor, and made with pantry ingredients—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even gifting! No fancy steps and no mixer required.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
- Add melted butter (or oil), sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Add the dry ingredients into the banana mixture and stir gently. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips or walnuts if you like.
- Pour the batter into your loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
- Slice and enjoy
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Notes
- Riper bananas = sweeter banana bread. Dark brown speckled bananas work best.
- Substitute brown sugar for extra flavor and moisture.
- Swap butter with coconut oil or vegetable oil for dairy-free.
- Add-ins like walnuts, pecans, blueberries, or chocolate chips make it extra special.
- Store covered at room temperature for 3–4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
