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The Ultimate Moist Homemade Banana Bread

By Banana Bread Recipes Published on Dec 19, 2025 in Pastry Breakfast
The Ultimate Moist Homemade Banana Bread

Bake the best moist homemade banana bread with this easy recipe. Perfect use for overripe bananas, creating a sweet, tender loaf for breakfast or snacks.

Introduction Passionnante par Sarah Baker

There is nothing quite like the smell of a moist homemade banana bread baking in the oven to make a house feel like a home. Over the years, I have tested dozens of variations, but I always come back to this classic, no-fuss version. It is the absolute best way to save those overripe bananas sitting on your counter from the trash bin, transforming them into a tender, sweet treat that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee.

What makes this recipe truly stand out is its simplicity and texture. We aren’t using fancy mixers here; just a bowl, a fork, and some love. The secret to that incredible crumb lies in using melted butter instead of oil, which gives the loaf a rich, buttery flavor that vegetable oil just can’t compete with. Whether you are an experienced baker or a complete novice looking for an easy breakfast recipe, this banana bread is foolproof and delivers consistent, delicious results every single time.

The Ultimate Moist Homemade Banana Bread

Prep 15 mins
Cook 60 mins
Total 75 mins
Servings 10 slices

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 4x8-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  3. Mix Ingredients: Mix in the baking soda and salt. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour.
  4. Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 230 kcal | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 9 g | Sugar: 14 g