This Moist Banana Bread is everything banana bread should be—soft, tender, rich, and packed with banana flavor. It stays moist for days, slices beautifully, and fills your kitchen with the most comforting aroma. Simple ingredients, one bowl, and guaranteed success every time.
Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert—this is the banana bread recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Why This Banana Bread Is So Moist
- Extra-ripe bananas add natural sweetness
- Oil + butter combo keeps it tender
- Just the right bake time
- No mixer required
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Optional Add-Ins
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Chocolate chips
- Banana slices on top
How to Make Moist Banana Bread
1. Preheat
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Grease or line a loaf pan.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients
In a bowl, mash bananas. Stir in sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
Sprinkle flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon over the batter.
Fold gently just until combined. Do not overmix.
4. Bake
Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Cool & Slice
Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.
Tips for Perfect Banana Bread
- Use bananas with lots of brown spots
- Don’t overmix the batter
- Tent loosely with foil if top browns too fast
- Let it cool fully for clean slices
Storage
- Room temperature (covered): 3 days
- Refrigerator: 5 days
- Freeze slices up to 2 months
Final Thought
This Moist Banana Bread Recipe is simple, comforting, and absolutely reliable—the kind of recipe that disappears slice by slice. Once you try it, it’ll be your go-to forever.