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Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Mariam
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This best moist banana bread recipe yields a tender, flavorful loaf packed with ripe bananas, a hint of warm spices, and optional toasted nuts. Made with a blend of flour and oat flour for extra texture and moistness, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Easy to make and reliably delicious, this banana bread is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to bake again and again.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick, softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana (9 ounces, about 2 1/2 medium bananas)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (blended into a powder)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Spices (Optional)

  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves

Optional Nuts

  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the bread.
  2. Toast Nuts (Optional): If using nuts, spread 1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts on a dry baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add both brown and granulated sugar and cream together for about 2 minutes, scraping the sides, until fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, scraping the bowl as needed.
  5. Add Mashed Bananas: Mash about 2 1/2 medium ripe bananas to make 1 cup. Add the mashed bananas to the butter mixture and stir until combined.
  6. Add Flour: Add 1 cup spooned and leveled all-purpose flour to the bowl but do not stir yet.
  7. Prepare Oat Flour: Blend 1/2 cup old fashioned oats in a blender or food processor until a powder forms. Add this oat flour to the bowl without stirring.
  8. Mix Dry Leavening Ingredients: Stir together 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt thoroughly into the flour mixture to avoid clumps.
  9. Add Spices (Optional): Stir in 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon cloves if using. These add warm flavor but are optional.
  10. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just incorporated, scraping sides and bottom as needed.
  11. Fold In Sour Cream: Gently fold in 1/2 cup sour cream to keep the batter moist and tender.
  12. Add Nuts (Optional): Fold in the cooled toasted nuts now, reserving some for topping if desired.
  13. Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.
  14. Bake: Bake at 350°F for 55-65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick deep into the center; it should come out mostly clean with possibly moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  15. Cool: Let the bread cool on a rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing to set texture.
  16. Store: Keep covered on the counter for up to 2 days, refrigerate leftovers, or freeze the loaf wrapped in foil and freezer bags for longer storage.

Notes

  • The oat flour adds extra moisture and texture but can be replaced with all-purpose flour if unavailable.
  • Toast nuts ahead for extra flavor and crunch; fold in after cooling so they stay crisp.
  • Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are optional but bring warm, aromatic notes.
  • Check bread early after 55 minutes to avoid overbaking, which can dry out the loaf.
  • This banana bread freezes well; slice before freezing for easy quick snacks.
  • Use very ripe bananas with spots for the best sweetness and moisture.
  • Letting the bread cool adequately before slicing helps prevent crumbling.

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