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The Ultimate Moist & Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread (The Best Banana Bread You Will Ever Make)

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This is the best banana bread recipe you need. Achieve unbelievably moist, bakery-style results using this simple, one-bowl method perfect for using up overripe bananas. This recipe guarantees a tender crumb every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (about 3–4 large bananas)
  • Optional: 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in the sour cream until just combined.
  6. Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and stir until they are incorporated.
  7. Pour the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula only until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are acceptable. If using, gently fold in chocolate chips or nuts now. This is the secret to a tender crumb.
  8. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black for the best flavor and moisture in this easy banana bread recipe.
  • For a bakery-style crust, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar over the top of the batter before baking.
  • This moist banana bread freezes well. Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then foil for up to three months.
  • If you do not have sour cream, plain Greek yogurt works perfectly for guaranteed moist results.

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