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Close-up of a sliced banana bread loaf on a wooden cutting board. The bread is moist, with visible banana pieces and chocolate chips throughout. The crust is golden brown, contrasting with the lighter, speckled interior. The background is neutral and out of focus.
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Moist Banana Bread Recipe

This moist banana bread recipe is the ultimate treat! Packed with ripe bananas, rich flavors, and optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, it’s easy and delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana, bread
Servings: 12 yields
Calories: 273kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 Ripe bananas
  • ½ cup White sugar
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Melted butter
  • 2 cups AP Flour
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon optional
  • ½ cup Chocolate chips (optional) *or nuts of choice
  • 1 Banana for topping optional
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4x8-inch loaf pan line with parchment paper and grease with butter the paper as well. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl place 3 bananas and mash with a fork until smooth as possible. Add both sugars and mix until combined. Add eggs, vanilla extract and mix until combined. Add melted butter and mix until combined.
  • Sift in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir until incorporated, do not over mix.
  • Add chocolate chip (note: at this stage you can also add chopped nuts of your choice) and mix.
  • Pour the batter into prepared pan. Slice one banana in half longwise and put it on top of the batter, cut side up.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, release from the pa and allow to cool completely.

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Notes

  • Watch the Video: For a better understanding of the recipe, I always recommend watching the video recipe, which includes a step-by-step guide to help you succeed.
  • FAQs: Make sure you read the FAQs for this recipe which are located above the recipe box for additional tips and troubleshooting! For extra tips and variations read the article.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg