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Fruity Moist Banana Bread Recipe

Moist Banana Bread Recipe


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4.7 from 39 reviews

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 9 1x

Description

Homemade banana bread showcases sweet, moist comfort through ripe bananas and simple ingredients. Warm spices and golden crust promise delightful moments when sharing slices with loved ones.


Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) sugar
  • ⅓ cup (79 milliliters) melted butter (unsalted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (57 grams) chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pan Preparation: Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan thoroughly with butter or line with parchment paper to prevent adhesion and facilitate easy removal.
  2. Banana Transformation: Mash ripe bananas into a velvety puree, creating a luscious foundation for the bread’s distinctive flavor profile.
  3. Liquid Base Integration: Blend melted butter into mashed bananas, then whisk in sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes a smooth, cohesive emulsion.
  4. Dry Ingredient Incorporation: Delicately sprinkle baking soda and salt over the wet ingredients, then gently fold in flour, minimizing stirring to maintain a delicate, tender texture.
  5. Optional Flavor Enhancement: Disperse chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips throughout the batter, creating pockets of additional complexity and crunch.
  6. Baking Process: Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the surface, then bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out completely clean.
  7. Cooling and Serving: Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing, ensuring optimal moisture retention and structural integrity.

Notes

  • Select Ultra-Ripe Bananas: Use bananas with extensive brown spots for maximum natural sweetness and deeper flavor profile.
  • Minimize Mixing Technique: Gently fold dry ingredients to prevent overdeveloping gluten, which could result in dense, tough bread texture.
  • Moisture Preservation Hack: Wrap cooled banana bread in plastic wrap to maintain softness and prevent drying out during storage.
  • Customize Dietary Adaptations: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free alternatives or almond flour for celiac-friendly version, and replace butter with coconut oil for vegan option.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 9
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 17 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg