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Best banana bread recipe with overripe bananas, walnuts and brown sugar. This recipe is so easy and can be made by hands, without a mixer. The banana bread is crazy moist, sweet, loaded with bananas and walnut!

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The Best Banana Bread

This is the best banana bread recipe ever! It is super easy to make, extremely moist and full of sweet banana flavors and aromas.

This recipe is perfect to have on hand now that kids are back in school.

I love to slice the banana bread after it has cooled completely and store slices in Ziplock bags for on the go breakfasts or snacks.

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Other Banana Bread Recipes You Might Like

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  • Rum Banana Bread
  • Banana Bundt Cake

How to Make the Best Banana Bread?

This homemade banana bread is the best because it’s so moist and made with yogurt. I used a honey/vanilla yogurt, but you can have fun experimenting with other flavors.

I combine the bananas and other wet ingredients by hand; you don’t need a mixer for this recipe!

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet and pour into a parchment lined loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

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What Kind of Bananas to Use?

You can use bananas found in grocery stores.

Be sure to use overripe bananas for this moist banana bread recipe because they incorporate smoothly into the batter.

Over-ripe bananas are sweeter because more starch has been converted to sugar.

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What Do You Eat with Banana Bread?

I love to store my banana bread slices in the refrigerator and eat them chilled. However, you can always heat them up in a toaster or microwave if you like it warm.

Banana bread can be served with hot tea or coffee for a quick breakfast.

Try spreading peanut butter on a slice for a twist on peanut butter sandwich!

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Baking Tips

  • Use brown sugar for a nice golden brown color and its molasses flavor.
  • Toast the walnut in the oven for extra nutty flavors.
  • Lining your loaf pan with parchment paper ensures your banana bread will not stick. Cut a length of parchment to fit in the bottom of your pan with extra over hang. Spray the parchment directly with cooking spray.
  • This recipe is very flexible. You can add nuts, chocolate chips and even peanut butter chips. Dust any of these mix-ins with flour to suspend them in the batter.
  • You can use demerara sugar on top for a sweet crust. Sprinkle on top of batter before baking in the oven.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Freeze Bananas?

Yes, you can freeze whole, peeled bananas. Wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in a Ziplock bag for up to 6 months. Defrost frozen bananas in the fridge overnight before baking.

How to Mash Bananas for Banana Bread

You can use a masher to mash bananas. If you don’t have a masher, you can use the back of a big spoon to mash bananas.

Can You Freeze Banana Bread?

Yes, wrap tightly in foil and seal in a Ziplock bag for up to 3 months.

How Many Calories per Serving?

This recipe is only 288 calories per serving/per slice.

What to Serve with This Recipe?

Banana bread is great as breakfast or afternoon snack. It goes well with the following recipes.

Cherry Tomato Frittata

Dutch Baby

Parmesan Eggs

Bacon Broccoli Egg Bites

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Best Banana Bread Recipe

Best banana bread recipe with overripe bananas, walnuts and brown sugar. This recipe is so easy and can be made by hands, without a mixer.

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By Bee Yinn Low

Yield 12 slices

Prep 30 minutes mins

Cook 1 hour hr

Total 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large overripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup plain whole fat yogurt
  • 2 large eggs (beaten lightly)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, plus more for greasing)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons rum (optional (Captain Morgan brand))

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan (9x5 inch (23cmx12cm) loaf pan).

  • Add the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, slide in the oven and toast until fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool.

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, walnuts, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. In a medium bowl, stir the mashed bananas, yogurt, eggs, butter and vanilla with a spoon. Add rum, if using.

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  • Lightly fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula, mixing just until combined. The batter should be thick and chunky. Scrape the batter into the loaf pan.

  • Bake the banana bread until the surface appears golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Let cool the banana bread in the pan for 5 minutes. Remove from the loaf pan, slice and serve warm.

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Notes

Adapted from Cook's Illustrated.

Course: Baking Recipes

Cuisine: Cake

Keywords: Best Banana Bread Recipe

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Best Banana Bread Recipe

Amount Per Serving (12 slices)

Calories 288Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 43mg14%

Sodium 2169mg94%

Carbohydrates 43g14%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 22g24%

Protein 6g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

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FAQs

How do you keep banana bread moist? ›

Place a paper towel at the bottom of an airtight container or in a zip-top bag. Place the cooled banana bread on top of it, then cover the loaf with another paper towel. Seal the container tightly and refrigerate for up to one week.

Why is my banana bread not moist? ›

Moisture is key when it comes to banana bread, and the ratio of flour to banana makes all the difference. If you use too much flour, you'll end up with dry bread. If you don't use enough, your bread will be too wet. The secret is actually in how you measure the flour.

Why use mushy bananas for banana bread? ›

Ripe bananas are not only softer and easier to mash and blend into a batter, but they are also sweeter, which is why baking recipes specifically call for ripe bananas in ingredient lists. As the bananas ripen, the fruit converts starches to sugars, making them sweeter and more flavorful.

Why is my banana bread so dense and wet? ›

Using a lot of bananas adds excess moisture, and there are two ways to get rid of it. You could either add more flour or increase the baking time. Add a tablespoon of extra flour at a time into the batter and give it a good whisk until its consistency starts to look right: thick but runny enough to fall off a spoon.

What makes a bread soft and moist? ›

Bread Making Tips For Softer Bread
  1. Do Not Over-Knead Your Dough. ...
  2. Ensure Dough is Well Hydrated. ...
  3. Lubricate With Oil. ...
  4. Add Sugar. ...
  5. Add Eggs. ...
  6. Reduce Baking Time. ...
  7. Create Steam in Oven. ...
  8. Add Milk.
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How can I make my bread more moist? ›

You can brush butter or oil on the crust before slicing the loaf for added flavor and moisture. Finally, if you need more time to finish the loaf, freeze portions for later use, and it will help keep the bread from going stale and allow you to enjoy it fresh later.

What happens if you add an extra egg to banana bread? ›

Adding more eggs makes for a spongy, less flavorful banana bread. Doubling the number of eggs I was using resulted in a spongy cake with a moist texture. While the banana flavor was present, it wasn't as prominent as it was in other loaves. This had more of a hint of flavor.

What happens if I add too much flour to banana bread? ›

If you use too much flour, you'll end up with really dry banana bread, and If you don't use enough flour, your banana bread will be way too wet. The secret lies in how you measure the flour. The scoop out of the bag method could be packing way too much flour.

What happens if you put too much baking soda in banana bread? ›

Using too much baking soda or baking powder can really mess up a recipe, causing it to rise uncontrollably and taste terrible.

Does putting banana bread in the fridge keep it moist? ›

Many people love to enjoy a slice of cold banana bread with butter on top. If that's your preference, you can absolutely store your loaf in the fridge. Just know, this method will cause the banana bread to dry out faster than leaving it at room temperature or in the freezer.

Can you leave freshly baked banana bread out overnight? ›

There's really no need to store banana bread in the fridge. If you'll be eating it right away, it's perfectly fine to leave it sitting out on the counter. If you plan to keep it for a few days, it's better to keep it sealed in an airtight container at room temperature.

How to keep banana bread from getting sticky on top? ›

The first and easiest surefire way to prevent sticky tops on your baked goods is to ensure that they are completely cooled before closing them in an airtight container. When a baked item “cools down”, during this process there is an amount of moisture, or water, that is being released into the surrounding air.

How to moisten a dry banana cake? ›

When your banana bread appears dry after baking, place a coat of simple syrup on top to prevent it from going dry. You can use a simple syrup with half water and half can moisten, and it will be a dry sponge if a thin coating is added to it.

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