Our banana tree just recently had two full racks of bananas ripen simultaneously. Needless to say, we were inundated with bananas this week. I could only give away so many before my neighbors were turning me away before I could even knock on their door. Faced with this banana abundance, I sought creative ways to utilize our tropical treasure trove. Naturally, Homemade banana bread was the first recipe on the list. This classic treat is not only simple to prepare but also irresistibly moist and flavorful, making it the perfect way to use up those overripe bananas. Let’s dive into the simple steps to create this delicious treat.

Before You Start, Check your Cinnamon

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Why You Will Love This Banana Bread?

• Easy to Make: This recipe is so quick and easy to make.
• Versatile: You can customize this recipe by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or spices like cardamom.
• Perfect for Any Occasion: Enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert.
• Uses Up Ripe Bananas: Don’t let your bananas go to waste! This recipe is the perfect way to use up overripe bananas.

Tips for Super Moist Banana Bread

• Ripe Bananas are Key: The riper the bananas, the sweeter the bread.
• Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can lead to tough bread
• Add-Ins: For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips, nuts, or spices like cardamom.
• Toppings: A maple glaze would be delicious over top of this bread
• Freezing: Wrap cooled banana bread tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for later.

How to make this Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ¾  tsp salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• ½  cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup Brown sugar 
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup very ripe bananas, mashed
• ½ cup Greek yogurt, can sub sour cream
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, yogurt, and mashed bananas.  
4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 
6. Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. 

Super Moist Homemade Banana Bread

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This classic treat is not only simple to prepare but also irresistibly moist and flavorful, making it the perfect way to use up those overripe bananas.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Equipment

• 1 Bowl or stand mixer
• 1 Mashing tool
• 1 9×4 Loaf pan

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ cup 1 stick butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup very ripe bananas mashed
• ½ cup greek yogurt can sub sour cream
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

 

• Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
• Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
• Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, yogurt, and mashed bananas.
• Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
• Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

 

Tips for the Perfect Banana Bread:

• Ripe Bananas are Key: The riper the bananas, the sweeter the bread.
• Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can lead to tough bread
• Add-Ins: For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips, nuts, or spices like cardamom.
• Toppings: A maple glaze would be delicious over top of this bread
• Freezing: Wrap cooled banana bread tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for later.

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