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Super Moist Banana Bread Recipe

This homemade banana bread is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a simple dessert. The ripe bananas provide natural sweetness and plenty of banana flavor, while melted butter gives the bread a rich, tender texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium very ripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture.
  6. Gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts if using.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool further before slicing.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter after adding the flour.
  • Start checking the loaf around 50 minutes because oven temperatures can vary.
  • If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover it with foil while the center finishes baking.
  • Add chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, or cinnamon for an easy variation.
  • Store completely cooled banana bread in an airtight container.