Ultra-Moist Banana Bread Recipe
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 50-60 mins | Total Time: ~1 hour
Servings: 1 loaf (8-10 slices)
Ingredients:
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1½ cups (200g) all-purpose flour (maida)
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2-3 ripe bananas (mashed, ~1 cup) – the riper, the sweeter!
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2 eggs (room temperature)
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⅓ cup (75g) melted butter (or neutral oil)
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¼ cup (50g) brown sugar (for moisture + caramel notes)
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½ cup (100g) sugar (adjust to taste)
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½ cup (120ml) milk (whole or plant-based)
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1 tsp (4g) baking powder
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1 tsp (5g) baking soda
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¼ tsp cinnamon powder (optional but recommended)
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1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence
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¼ tsp salt
Optional Add-ins:
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½ cup chopped walnuts/pecans
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½ cup chocolate chips
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1 tbsp flaxseeds (for fiber)
Instructions:
1. Prep the Batter:
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Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth (small lumps are okay).
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Whisk wet ingredients: Add melted butter, eggs, both sugars, milk, and vanilla. Mix well.
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Sift dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Combine: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mix until just combined (overmixing = dense bread).
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Add-ins: Stir in nuts/chocolate if using.
2. Bake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
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Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
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Bake 50-60 mins until a toothpick inserted comes out clean (cover with foil at 40 mins if top browns too fast).
3. Cool & Serve:
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Let cool in the pan for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Slice once fully cooled (if you can wait!).
Pro Tips for the Best Banana Bread:
🍌 Bananas: Use overripe (black-spotted) bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
🔥 Even Baking: Rotate the pan halfway through baking.
🌡️ Don’t Overbake: The bread continues cooking slightly out of the oven.
🧈 Butter vs. Oil: Butter adds flavor; oil makes it moister (replace 1:1).
🍫 Variations: Swirl in peanut butter or add a streusel topping!
This banana bread stays moist for 3-4 days wrapped at room temp or freezes well for up to 3 months. Enjoy with coffee or as a snack!
Would you like adjustments for a healthier version (whole wheat, less sugar)? 😊