Best Banana Bread – Moist, Easy & One Bowl
Soft, tender banana bread with big banana flavor — perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Introduction
This easy banana bread comes together in one bowl and stays moist for days. Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. Add chocolate chips or walnuts for a fun twist.
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar (white or brown)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Prep
Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease and line a 9×5 in loaf pan.Mix Wet
In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar. Add mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla; whisk until smooth.Add Dry
Sift in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Fold gently until just combined. Stir in chips/nuts if using.Bake
Pour into pan; bake 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.Cool
Rest in pan 10 minutes, then cool completely on a rack. Slice and enjoy.
Tips & Variations
- Use extra-ripe bananas (speckled/black) for maximum sweetness.
- Swap 1/4 cup flour for oats for a heartier loaf.
- Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top before baking for a crunchy finish.