Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe

🥣 Why You’ll Love This Banana Bread

If you’ve got a few ripe bananas sitting on your counter, this recipe is exactly what you need! It’s the best banana bread ever — super moist, perfectly sweet, and easy to make in one bowl. Whether you’re a beginner baker or a weekend pro, you’ll love how quickly it comes together.

Highlights:

✅ No mixer needed

✅ Soft & fluffy crumb

✅ Freezes beautifully

✅ Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting

 Ingredients

3 ripe bananas (mashed)

½ cup (115g) melted butter (unsalted)

¾ cup (150g) sugar (white or brown)

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

Pinch of salt

1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

Optional add-ins:

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

½ cup chocolate chips

A sprinkle of cinnamon

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.

3. Add melted butter and stir until combined.

4. Mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.

5. Sprinkle in baking soda and salt; gently stir.

6. Add flour and mix until just combined (don’t overmix!).

7. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips, if using.

8. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.

9. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

🍽️ Tips for the Perfect Banana Bread

Use overripe bananas (spotted or blackened skins give the best flavor).Don’t overmix the batter — it keeps the bread tender.

Add a spoonful of yogurt or sour cream for extra moisture.

For a healthier version, swap half the flour with whole wheat flour and use honey instead of sugar.

🧁 Variations You’ll Love

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread – Add ½ cup chocolate chips.

Walnut Banana Bread – Add ½ cup chopped walnuts.

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread – Mix 2 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon; swirl into batter before baking.

Vegan Banana Bread – Use coconut oil instead of butter and a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water).

💬 Final Thoughts

There’s nothing quite like a warm slice of homemade banana bread with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey. It’s the ultimate comfort bake  simple, cozy, and loved by everyone. Once you try this recipe, you’ll never look for another one again!