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Moist Banana Bread | Easy Homemade Baking

Soft, moist banana bread that’s rich in flavor and simple to bake. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat. This moist banana bread is the ultimate comfort bake — soft, rich, and bursting with banana flavor. It’s an easy recipe that turns overripe bananas into a golden, fragrant loaf that stays tender for days. Perfect for breakfast, a mid-day snack, or a light dessert, this recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and fills your kitchen with a cozy homemade aroma.
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Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 45 minutes
Temps total 55 minutes
Portions: 8
Type de plat: Dessert, Goûter, Petit déjeuner
Cuisine: Américaine, Française
Calories: 248
Ingredients Method

Ingrédients
  

  • 3 ripe bananas mashed (about 1 ¼ cups / 300 g)
  • ¾ cup 150 g sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 tablespoons 3 oz / 80 g melted butter
  • 1 ⅔ cups 7 oz / 200 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C); then grease and line a loaf pan (9×5 in / 22×12 cm).
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Next, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Fold gently into the wet mixture — do not overmix.
  4. Bake: Meanwhile, pour the batter into the loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool and serve: Finally, let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a rack. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
  6. Tips & Variations
  7. Add ½ cup (75 g) of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for texture and richness.
  8. For a lighter version, replace half the butter with plain yogurt.
  9. This banana bread freezes beautifully — slice it first, then wrap tightly for easy defrosting.
  10. Nutritional Note
  11. Bananas provide natural sweetness, potassium, and fiber, while eggs add protein for a satisfying, balanced treat.
  12. Soft, tender, and full of flavor, this banana bread is proof that simple ingredients can create something extraordinary.
  13. Serve it plain, buttered, or with a drizzle of honey for an irresistible homemade favorite.