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Extra Moist Banana Bread

Extra Moist Banana Bread That Melts in Your Mouth

Enjoy a slice of this Extra Moist Banana Bread that is incredibly soft and sweet, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 215
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warmth and spice.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Offers subtle nutty flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 3 medium Very Ripe Bananas Mashed.
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients.
  • 1/2 cup Canola Oil Adds moisture.
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter Enhances richness.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Keeps bread moist.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Elevates flavor.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts or Pecans Add for crunch.
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Stir in for decadence.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Substitute for caramel notes.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Coconut Oil Tropical flavor twist.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Stand Mixer
  • Loaf pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Mash the very ripe bananas in a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine sugar and eggs in a stand mixer and beat until light and fluffy.
  5. Add canola oil and melted butter, then mix in mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
  6. Fold in the dry ingredients gently until just combined.
  7. Prepare a 9×5 loaf pan by buttering it and lining with parchment paper.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Enjoy warm or at room temperature, and store properly to maintain moisture.

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