BEST Banana Bread Recipe
It's the secret ingredient that makes this the BEST banana bread recipe that makes it so moist and so delicious. Plus, it's easy, quick and uses simple ingredients.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 352kcal
Equipment
- 2 loaf pans or mini loaf pans
- 2 mixing bowls
- measuring spoons and cups
- hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
- ½ cup buttermilk or you can combine ½ cup milk with 2 teaspoons lemon juice & set aside to curdle
- ¾ cup butter softened (1½ sticks)
- 1½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cup very ripe bananas mashed, which is about 3 large bananas
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins (optional):
- chocolate chips
- nuts walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and the sugar.¾ cup butter, 1½ cup granulated sugar
- Add in the mashed bananas and eggs. Mix together until well combined.1½ cup very ripe bananas, 2 eggs
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt
- Add the flour mixture and the buttermilk alternately to the wet mixture, and mix with a hand mixer on low or by hand until combined. (If you're adding chocolate chips/nuts, add to mixture and hand stir to combine.)½ cup buttermilk, chocolate chips, nuts
- If baking in regular-size loaf pans (split batter in half between the two.) If using mini loaf pans, fill each cavities about half way.
- If baking in regular-size loaf pans, bake at 325 for 40-45 minutes. (Some have stated their ovens do better at baking for 50-55 minutes.) If baking in mini loaf pans, bake at 325 and begin checking after 20 minutes with a toothpick to see if it comes out clean. (Because each mini loaf size is different like mentioned above.)
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Notes
How long does banana bread last?
Banana bread can sit out on the counter for four days. Store in a bag or airtight container so it doesn't dry out easily.
How to Freeze Banana Bread:
You can freeze banana bread for up to 3 months, as long as it's stored correctly! It's best to store, wrapped, in a freezer bag, freezer paper or even a vacuum-sealed bag. (Just remember to choose the setting that won't flatten it out while removing the air.)
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice (⅛ loaf) | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1.7mg
