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Banana Bread

Moist and Easy Banana Bread That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

This sumptuous banana bread combines ripe bananas and yogurt for a moist texture, making it the perfect treat for dessert or breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana Bread Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider gluten-free flour as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for rising.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can use coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Experiment with coconut sugar if desired.
  • 2 large Eggs Use flax eggs for vegan.
  • 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt or Sour Cream Applesauce can be a substitute.
  • 3 medium Mashed Ripe Bananas Use overripe, spotty bananas.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts Optional for crunch.

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until creamy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in yogurt, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Add nuts if desired.
  6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for 1 hour, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

Store banana bread wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.

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