Moist Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted (or use oil for extra moisture)

• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar (or ¾ cup for less sweetness)

• 2 large eggs

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)

• ¼ cup (60 ml) milk or buttermilk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Mash bananas:
   In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

3. Add wet ingredients:
   Whisk in melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla until well blended.

4. Mix dry ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).

5. Combine:
   Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix — that keeps the bread tender and moist.

6. Add extras:
   Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if you like.

7. Bake:
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
   (Check at 50 minutes — ovens vary.)

8. Cool:
   Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.

Tips for Ultra-Moist Banana Bread

• Use overripe bananas with brown spots — they add natural sweetness and moisture.

• Swap 2–3 tablespoons of butter with Greek yogurt or sour cream for extra softness.

• Wrap and store overnight before serving — it gets even moister the next day!