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Moist One-Bowl Banana Bread Recipe

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A simple, quick, and moist banana bread made in one bowl with basic pantry ingredients, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional add-ins: ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans, ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  3. Stir in melted unsalted butter, eggs, and sour cream until combined and smooth.
  4. Add brown sugar and vanilla extract; stir until sugar is mostly dissolved.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture just until incorporated; avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 60-70 minutes, checking at 60 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use fully ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense bread. Let the bread cool before slicing to avoid squished slices. Optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips add texture and flavor. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and add an extra egg. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and coconut yogurt.

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