Irresistibly Super Moist Banana Bread
This Irresistibly Super Moist Banana Bread recipe delivers an incredibly tender, flavorful loaf that stays moist for days. Made with Greek yogurt and extra-ripe bananas, it's the perfect recipe for breakfast, snacking, or dessert!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 very ripe medium bananas about 1⅔ cups mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until very smooth.
- Mix in melted butter and brown sugar until well combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in Greek yogurt and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- If using, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to wire rack.
Notes
- Storage: Keep wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Wrap well and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Ripeness: The riper the bananas, the better the flavor.
- Variations: Add nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 185mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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