Here’s a Classic Moist Banana Bread—soft, tender, deeply banana-flavored, and foolproof. This is the kind that stays moist for days and makes your kitchen smell like pure comfort.
🍌 Classic Moist Banana Bread
Ingredients (1 loaf)
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3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 1¼ cups)
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½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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¾ cup sugar (white, brown, or half-and-half for best moisture)
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
Optional add-ins (pick one or mix):
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½ tsp cinnamon
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½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Prep
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Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F
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Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan
2. Mix Wet Ingredients
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In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth.
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Stir in melted butter.
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Add sugar, egg, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
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Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture; stir in.
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Gently fold in flour just until no dry streaks remain.
⚠️ Don’t overmix—this keeps the bread tender.
4. Bake
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Pour batter into pan and smooth the top.
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Bake 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
💡 If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
5. Cool & Serve
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Cool in pan for 10 minutes
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Transfer to a rack to cool completely (or slice warm—no judgment)
✨ Moisture Secrets (Why This Works)
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Very ripe bananas = natural sweetness + moisture
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Melted butter coats flour for tenderness
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Brown sugar adds humidity and depth
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Minimal mixing prevents dryness
🥰 Serving Ideas
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Warm slice + butter
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Toasted with honey
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With coffee or tea
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Next-day slices are even better
If you want, I can also give you:
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Ultra-moist bakery-style banana bread
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Healthy version (less sugar, whole wheat)
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One-bowl banana bread with oil instead of butter
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Banana bread muffins