Super Moist Banana Bread Recipe (2024)

Modified: Oct 3, 2020 by Stefanie Fauquet · This post may contain affiliate links · 32 Comments

Is there anything more comforting than a warm slice of Banana Bread? The answer is no! This homemade banana bread recipe is easy to prepare & tastes amazing. It makes a great snack if you are having people over!

Moist Banana Bread

Is there anything more comforting than a thick, warm slice of banana bread? Just the thought of it brings back memories of my childhood. I have always been a fan of bananas, but it took many years before I tried my hand at baking banana bread.

Once I realized out how easy it was, I have found that I let my bananas get ripe on purpose, just to make this delicious moist banana bread recipe.

You probably have all of the ingredients already in your pantry (just add some ripe bananas!). Oh, and this bread freezes fantastically well. I like to make a double batch, so I will always have an extra loaf on hand!

Moist Banana Bread Recipe

• 4 ripe bananas
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups flour (1 cup can be whole wheat flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Optional: ¾ cup chopped walnuts

How to Make Banana Bread Moist

1. Preheat your oven to 350.

2. Grease inside of a loaf pan with shortening.

3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas.

4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add them to the mashed bananas.

5. Combine sugar, oil, and vanilla to the banana mixture.

6. Stir together the dry ingredients and add to the banana mixture. Mix well. Add walnuts if desired.

7. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.

8. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out completely clean.

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Can You Freeze Banana Bread?

Yes, banana bread can be frozen. Once cooled, wrap banana bread tightly with aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or place in a freezer bag. To defrost, leave unwrapped on the counter for a few hours. Individual slices can also be frozen using the same method that was stated before. Store the remaining banana bread in an airtight container.

Can You Make Banana Bread into Muffins?

This simple banana bread recipe can be made into muffins by pouring the batter into a muffin tin, ¾ of the way full. Baking time will be significantly less and will vary-- Check on banana bread muffins at 15 minutes and test for doneness with a toothpick in the center until it comes out completely clean.

Does Banana Bread Need to be Refrigerated?

Banana bread can be left unrefrigerated on a counter for a few days if it is wrapped tightly with plastic wrap, foil, or stored in an airtight container. This will keep the banana bread moist and flavorful.

You can refrigerate banana bread for up to a week; any more than that will make the bread too dry. Consider freezing leftovers if it won't be consumed within a few days of baking.

What Goes with Banana Bread?

Banana bread is delicious on its own, warm, or at room temperature. You can also serve banana bread with butter, cream cheese frosting, or honey. It makes a great snack if you are having people over!

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