Moist Banana Bread – Love to be in the Kitchen

After trying many recipes for years this is the Best Banana Bread recipe! It’s flavorful and moist! Fluffy and not too dense. Perfect for a snack or cut into smaller pieces to share!

Banana Bread

I’ve been trying different banana bread recipes for at least 10 years and have never been completely satisfied. When I made this recipe I knew I had a winner! This was confirmed when I took a bunch to a family party and everyone was complimenting me for how good it was and asking me for the recipe. My sister said it was the most delicious banana bread she’s ever had!

One thing I really love about this Moist Banana Bread is that it’s not dry! So many banana bread recipes are too dry and flavorless. I hesitated to call this recipe “moist” because I know there are people who don’t like that word but it is what it is. No other word can replace it! haha And by moist I don’t mean wet, or heavy, I mean it’s not dry and has just the right amount of moisture.

Banana Bread

Do you want to know the secret ingredient? It’s sour cream! Just 1/3 cup. It adds even more flavor and richness to this recipe. And if you don’t have any you can substitute Greek yogurt or even buttermilk. (Note- If you use buttermilk just cut that amount down to 1/4 cup.)

Banana Bread

Other add-ins or toppings for banana bread:

walnuts or pecans

raisins or other dried fruit

chocolate chips

crumb topping

streusel topping (try this streusel topping from this recipe!)

Banana Bread

How to Make This Banana Bread:

1- Cream together softened butter with granulated and brown sugar. Tip: if you don’t have time to soften the butter this recipe is forgiving and you can put it in the microwave JUST until it’s soft and the bread will still turn out great!

2- Mix in eggs, mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract.

3- Stir in the baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

4- Gently fold in the flour just until it’s moistened. You don’t want to overmix.

5- Pour into baking loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes. Tip: After about 30 minutes cover the banana bread with foil to reduce browning. Also, place the oven rack on the lower third of the oven.

6- Let cool, slice, and enjoy!

Banana Bread

You will love this banana bread because it’s full of flavor! Delicious soft banana bread, with a hint of cinnamon, and the perfect texture!

This recipe includes a full teaspoon of cinnamon because I love the flavor it adds. Feel free to add a little less or a little more depending on your preference.

Banana Bread

Perfect for cutting up into slices and in half for a crowd!

Enjoy!

*Note: For Chocolate Chip Banana Bread: Mix in 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in the batter and sprinkle on top 1/4 cup chocolate chips.

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Heavenly Banana-Nut Oat Muffins

Zucchini Bread

Graham Crackers

Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Moist Banana Bread

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