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Best Banana Bread Recipe (Moist!) Recipe

Best Banana Bread Recipe (Moist!) Recipe
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5 from 27 reviews

This moist and flavorful banana bread recipe features a perfect balance of ripe bananas, creamy butter, and a blend of flours including oat flour for added texture. Enhanced with subtle spices and optional toasted nuts, it yields a tender loaf with a golden crust that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, 1 stick, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 and 1/2 medium bananas, approximately 9 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, blended into powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves (optional)

Optional Additions

  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper for easy bread removal.
  2. Toast Nuts: If using nuts, spread 1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts on a dry baking sheet and toast in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the brown and granulated sugars and cream together by beating for about 2 minutes until fluffy, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix well until fully incorporated, scraping the bowl.
  5. Mash Bananas: In a small bowl, mash about 2 and 1/2 very ripe bananas until smooth (about 1 cup). Add the mashed banana to the butter mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour to the bowl but do not mix yet. Blend oats in a food processor until powdery (oat flour) and add to the bowl. Stir the baking soda, baking powder, kosher salt, and optional spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves) together with the flour and oats to avoid clumps.
  7. Mix Dry into Wet Ingredients: Stir the combined dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated, scraping the bowl sides and bottom thoroughly.
  8. Fold in Sour Cream and Nuts: Fold in the sour cream gently. Then fold in toasted nuts if using, reserving some to sprinkle on top if desired.
  9. Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake at 350°F for 55-65 minutes. Use the toothpick test by inserting it deep into the center; it should come out clean or with moist crumbs but no wet batter. The top should be golden brown and the edges slightly pulling away from the pan.
  10. Cool and Serve: Let the banana bread cool completely on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with butter if desired.
  11. Storage: Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze wrapped in foil and sealed in a ziplock bag. Thaw slices at room temperature and toast to refresh.

Notes

  • Using parchment paper in the loaf pan makes it easy to lift out the banana bread for slicing.
  • Mashed banana quantity can vary slightly; 1 cup is ideal for perfect moistness but small deviations still yield great bread.
  • Toasted nuts add a lovely crunch and flavor; consider reserving some to sprinkle on top before baking.
  • Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are optional but enhance warmth and depth if added.
  • Check the banana bread for doneness starting at 55 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • Banana bread improves in flavor after resting but is also wonderful warm right from the oven.
  • Store leftover banana bread covered to keep it moist, and freeze for extended shelf life.

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