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Moist Banana Bread – Sweet Easy Recipes for Anytime Cravings

This moist banana bread is a classic go-to when you’ve got ripe bananas and a craving for something sweet. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s one of those sweet easy recipes you’ll come back to again and again. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it also pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned baker, this recipe is foolproof and delivers a tender, flavorful loaf every time. It’s not just easy to make—it’s incredibly delicious too. Includes inspiration from dinner ideas easy quick 5 ingredients simple soup recipes easy and Piña Colada Smoothie-style sweetness. Don't forget to try it alongside peach crown royal recipes easy and keep Chicken Divan Casserole With Rice in mind for savory pairings. If you're exploring easy ground beef instant pot recipes soup or avoiding pasta, this loaf hits the sweet spot!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken Divan Casserole With Rice, dinner ideas easy quick 5 ingredients simple soup recipes easy, easy dinner recipes that is not pasta, easy ground beef instant pot recipes soup, peach crown royal recipes easy, Piña Colada Smoothie, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas.
  5. Fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients just until moistened.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.