Best Ever Banana Bread (Print Version)

Moist, tender loaf bursting with rich banana flavor and warm spices

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cups)

02 - 2 large eggs

03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

04 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

06 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar

08 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed

09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda

10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

13 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

14 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, yogurt or sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.

03 - In a separate bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.

04 - Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently fold together until just combined. Do not overmix.

05 - Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.

06 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly.

07 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

08 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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The crumb stays incredibly moist for days unlike other quick breads that dry out
You probably have every single ingredient in your kitchen right now

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Overmixing at the folding stage is the number one way to end up with dense rubbery bread instead of tender slices
Testing with a toothpick is the only way to know for sure if it is done since visual cues can be misleading

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Let the bread cool completely before wrapping or the trapped steam will make the crust soggy
Room temperature ingredients mix together more evenly resulting in a better texture