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Best Quick & Moist Banana Bread Recipe

A delightful and easy recipe for moist banana bread that combines ripe bananas and a perfect balance of sweetness.

  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup Avocado oil
  • 3 Very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plain non-fat yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Combine melted butter, avocado oil, mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl until smooth.
  4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in Greek yogurt or your chosen yogurt substitute.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best results, ensure your bananas are very ripe and avoid overmixing the batter.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: banana bread, easy banana bread, moist banana bread