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    Posted In: Bread, Breakfast, Holiday Recipes
    May 9, 2018 — Updated February 14, 2023 — by Julie — 3 Comments

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    Moist Banana Bread

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    This moist banana bread is super easy to make and freezes beautifully! Made with ultra-ripe bananas, cinnamon, sour cream, and vegetable oil to make it extra moist!

    Enjoy it with softened butter and a cup of coffee for the ultimate breakfast or dessert.

    five thick slices of banana bread.
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    1 WHY I LOVE THIS BANANA BREAD
    2 INGREDIENT NOTES
    3 HOW TO MAKE BANANA BREAD
    4 IMPORTANT RECIPE TIPS!
    5 HOW LONG DO I BAKE IT FOR?
    6 STORAGE
    7 MORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT ENJOY
    8 Moist Banana Bread

    I absolutely love baking quick bread because there is no yeast involved! Other quick bread recipes you might enjoy are this chocolate banana bread and monkey bread.

    WHY I LOVE THIS BANANA BREAD

    • I don’t want to sound like a broken record but it is so incredibly moist! It’s hands down the softest banana bread I’ve ever had!
    • Requires minimal ingredients and bakes perfectly in just 55 minutes.
    • It’s the best recipe to make when those bananas on your counter are about to go bad.
    • Can be enjoyed hot, warm, or cold.
    • No electric mixer is required!

    INGREDIENT NOTES

    • Bananas – You’ll need 4 large over-ripe bananas, make sure the bananas have a lot of freckles. If your bananas are completely yellow, you’ll have to wait a few more days.
    • Sour Cream – Use full-fat sour cream for best results.
    • Vegetable Oil – Canola oil works too.
    • Ground Cinnamon – If you love cinnamon feel free to add up to 1 teaspoon for a more potent cinnamon flavor.
    dry ingredients and wet ingredients in a large bowl with a spatula.

    HOW TO MAKE BANANA BREAD

    1. Combine the dry ingredients and set aside.
    2. Mash the peeled bananas in a separate bowl until completely smooth. I recommend using a fork.
    3. Add the wet ingredients to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
    4. Fold dry ingredients into the wet and mix until well combined but be careful not to overmix.
    5. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and bake for 55 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    banana bread batter in a loaf pan.

    IMPORTANT RECIPE TIPS!

    • Don’t overbake, not even for a minute! If you overbake this banana bread, it will turn out dry. It’s perfectly fine if the toothpick inserted in the center retains a few wet crumbs.
    • Use parchment paper to line your loaf pan to make it easier to remove.
    • Allow the banana bread to cool completely so it’s easier to slice. Also, keep in mind that if you slice into it while it is still warm, it won’t be as sweet. It needs to be cooled completely so you can taste its true flavor.
    • Feel free to warm up a slice in the microwave if you like it warm. 7 seconds in the microwave is ideal!
    • Add walnuts to the batter for some texture if you wish.

    HOW LONG DO I BAKE IT FOR?

    Ovens can vary so even though mine took 55 minutes to bake, yours may cook a lot quicker or may take longer than 55 minutes. I recommend checking the bread 5 minutes before you think it will be done. If the top starts to brown a little too much, cover it with aluminum foil.

    sliced banana bread on a cooling rack.

    STORAGE

    This banana bread will last for up to a week in an air-tight container or zippered plastic bag.

    To freeze, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap then aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 1-2 months.

    moist banana bread slice with softened butter on top.

    MORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT ENJOY

    • Banana Pancakes – Soft and fluffy!
    • Moist Banana Cake – Topped off with homemade cream cheese frosting!
    • Double Chocolate Banana Muffins – Super soft and chocolaty!
    • Creamy Banana Milkshake – It’s thick & creamy!

    Tried this recipe? Please leave a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. And consider following me on Facebook or Pinterest!

    five thick slices of banana bread.

    Moist Banana Bread

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    Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 304kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    This moist banana bread is super easy to make and freezes beautifully! Made with ultra-ripe bananas, cinnamon, sour cream, and vegetable oil to make it extra moist!

    Equipment

    • large bowls
    • Whisk
    • spatula
    • 8×4 loaf pan
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • ¼ cup sour cream room temperature
    • 2 large eggs room temperature
    • 4 large ripe bananas
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, line an 8×4 loaf pan with parchment paper, and grease it generously.
    • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix until well combined and then set aside.
    • In a separate bowl, mash the 4 bananas until smooth, I like using a fork.
    • Add the eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, sour cream, white sugar, and sugar to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
    • Fold in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients using a spatula. Don't overmix.
    • Pour the mixture into your prepared baking pan and bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. It's fine if the toothpick retains a few wet crumbs. It's important that you don't overbake it!
    • Allow the banana bread to cool completely before slicing into it and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Don’t overbake, not even for a minute! If you overbake this banana bread, it will turn out dry. It’s perfectly fine if the toothpick inserted in the center retains a few wet crumbs.
    • Use parchment paper to line your loaf pan to make it easier to remove.
    • Allow the banana bread to cool completely so it’s easier to slice. Also, keep in mind that if you slice into it while it is still warm, it won’t be as sweet. It needs to be cooled completely so you can taste its true flavor.
    • Feel free to warm up a slice in the microwave if you like it warm. 7 seconds in the microwave is ideal!
    • Add walnuts to the batter for some texture if you wish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Hien says

      February 9, 2022 at 11:17 pm

      I just made this and it’s so moist! Delicious recipe. Thank you!

      Reply
    2. LATICE ABLES says

      October 29, 2018 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! I’VE MADE IT 4 TIMES WITHOUT 2 WEEKS! MY BOYS LOVE IT TOO! YOU’RE AWESOME! KEEP THEM COMING LOVE!

      Reply
      • Julie says

        November 5, 2018 at 5:29 pm

        Yay! So glad you guys enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply

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