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Perfectly Sweet and Moist Banana Bread


  • Author: Elsa
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Experience a delightful baking journey with this Best Moist Banana Bread, which offers a blend of sweetness and nostalgia, capturing the essence of The Best Banana Bread Recipe and Pioneer Woman Banana Bread.


Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Combine with wet ingredients gently.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips, cinnamon, and walnuts. Pour batter into the loaf pan.
  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for best results.
  • Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender texture.
  • Experiment with different mix-ins like nuts or dried fruits.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 260 kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 210 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg

Keywords: Perfectly Sweet and Moist Banana Bread, Delicious Banana Bread, Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Easy Banana Bread Recipe