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    The best banana bread recipe

    Published: Jul 6, 2021 · Modified: Jul 24, 2021 by Melissa · 30 Comments

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    The Best Banana Bread is sweet, moist, and perfect every time. This is my go-to recipe when I’m in the mood for a sweet bread.

    Greek yogurt in this banana bread is the secret ingredient that packs a huge punch. The yogurt helps to keep the bread super moist. If you don’t have Greek yogurt you can easily substitute with sour cream.

    Banana Zucchini Bread, Perfect Pumpkin Bread and Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread are also great recipes when I need some sweet bread in my life.

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    Best Banana Bread Recipe

    There are a million banana bread recipes, just like there are a million chocolate chip cookie recipes. Most people have a “go-to” recipe for these kind of classic kitchen favorites. And for those of us who don’t have a “go-to” we end up trying and trying recipes until we find the magical one that is everything we’ve ever looked for. Look no further, because this banana bread recipe will be the one you make over and over again.

    This recipe is exactly what you expect from banana bread and it turns out perfect every time. Sweet, moist, delicious banana goodness… what more could we ask for?!

    Can I use whole wheat flour instead?

    I've made this multiple times with switching out the all-purpose flour for 100% whole wheat flour and the results have been great. It's a great option!

    How do I know when the banana bread is done?

    Insert a toothpick in center of the loaf. If the toothpick comes out clean, the center of the loaf is done. Don't under bake, a gummy middle in bread is not good.

    How long should I let banana bread cool?

    Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then remove it from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack for at least ½ hour before serving. Removing if from the pan after 10 minutes helps the bottom to not get too soggy from the steam.

    More Banana Bread Recipes:

    • Sourdough Banana Bread
    • Easy & Healthy Banana Muffins Made in the Blender
    • Banana Zucchini Bread
    • BEST Banana Waffles Recipe

    If you’ve tried this easy banana bread recipe or any other recipe on Bless this Mess, then don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below! I would love to hear about your experience making it. And if you snapped some pictures of it, share it with me on Instagram so I can repost on my stories AND add your photo to your comment so that other can see your creation

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    One Bowl Banana Bread Recipe


    ★★★★★

    5 from 3 reviews

    • Author: Melissa Griffiths-Bless this Mess
    • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 loaf 1x
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    The best banana bread best recipe made with butter and a secret ingredient, Greek yogurt! Sweet, moist, and perfect every time.


    Ingredients

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    • 3 very large ripe bananas, mashed well
    • 6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
    • 2 large eggs
    • ¼ cup plain yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 ½ by 4 ½ inch baking pan and set aside.
    2. In a large bowl mash the bananas with a fork or pastry blender. 
    3. Stir in the the butter, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla.
    4. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl and stir to combine.
    5.  Don't over mix. The batter should be thick and a little chunky
    6. Scrape the batter into the greased pan and bake until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean, about 55 minutes.
    7. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then remove it from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack for at least ½ before serving.

    Notes

    • This recipe is actually really flexible! You can use whole wheat flour instead of the white (or half and half), you can use sour cream instead of the yogurt, and I have even had great luck making "flax eggs" instead of using real eggs for this recipe (mix 1 tablespoon ground flax meal with 2.5 tablespoons water PER egg you need, stir and let it rest for 5 minutes before using). You can also sub oil for the butter. Use what you have on hand and what's easiest for you.
    • You can also add 1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon to the batter or 1 cup of chocolate chips if you'd like. 
    • You can reduce the sugar in this recipe to ½ cup if you like a less sweet banana bread. 
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 55 min
    • Category: Bread
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 Slice
    • Calories: 256
    • Sugar: 19.4g
    • Sodium: 226.8mg
    • Fat: 8.2g
    • Carbohydrates: 42.2g
    • Protein: 4.3g
    • Cholesterol: 55.5mg

    Keywords: how to make banana bread, easy banana bread recipe, banana bread, banana bread recipe, one bowl banana bread, the best banana bread

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    The next time you spot bananas on your counter that are super ripe, make this best ever Banana Bread recipe. It fills your home with the best smell and the taste is even better.

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    1. PeonyJade

      January 20, 2018 at 6:10 pm

      I baked your orange cranberry bread recipe and loved it so I scouted around your website to see if you have a banana bread recipe and boy is this one awesome too!! My husband loves mini muffins coz it's so easy to pop into the mouth so I made them in a mini muffin pan. He popped 10 within 30 mins of it out of the oven!! This recipe makes about 45 mini muffins for about 13mins if anyone is interested! I know this recipe is a keeper!! Thank you so much for sharing this!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. aimee

      January 16, 2018 at 6:41 pm

      Hi, I would like to make muffins, how long would you cook them please? Thank you.

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      • Melissa

        January 17, 2018 at 9:16 am

        Around 25 minutes give or take, you'll want the muffins to spring back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted into the center to come out clean.

    3. Kris

      November 19, 2017 at 3:18 pm

      The best

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Debbie

      October 21, 2017 at 10:47 am

      Hi Can someone explain how much butter is used for the recipe? It just says 6T.... Thanks

      Reply
      • Lucy Esplin

        July 16, 2020 at 1:55 pm

        A capital 'T' means Tablespoon. A small 't' in recipes means teaspoon.

    5. deb c

      February 25, 2016 at 2:24 pm

      Ok...I will agree....this is a great recipe! Super moist!!!! Didn't have 3 very large ripe bananas but I had 4 very medium overly- ripe ones. It tasted just perfect. I wanted to throw in pecans as you suggested to Katie, but alas, he doesn't like nuts in his breads. Oh...wait....he doesn't like banana bread either....in went the nuts! I love the taste of walnuts in my banana bread....pecans stepped it up to another level! Thanks for the great recipe!!!

      Reply
    6. becky

      April 14, 2015 at 11:33 am

      I made your banana bread yesterday with my 2 grandbabies ages 3&4. It was just wonderful . Thank you so much. I will be posting it on face book for everyone to enjoy

      Reply
    7. Ruwani

      August 26, 2014 at 2:50 am

      Thank you for posting this recipe . I love banana bread . Can this be frozen ?

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      • Melissa

        August 26, 2014 at 2:29 pm

        It can! I thaw it in the fridge overnight to eat with eggs in the morning. Quick and easy 🙂 Enjoy!

    8. katie w

      June 27, 2014 at 3:34 pm

      you weren't kidding, this banana bread is the best! I love that it is just a simple, no frills recipe. I couldn't wait for it to cool before snarfing down 2 pieces, so good! I think next time I'm going to throw some nuts in! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Melissa

        June 28, 2014 at 1:51 pm

        So glad you liked it Katie! I totally agree, no nonsense and perfect every time. I loooove pecans in it 🙂

      • Melissa

        August 12, 2014 at 7:21 am

        What if I don't have plain yogurt?

      • Melissa

        August 12, 2014 at 8:02 am

        Vanilla yogurt and sour cream both work instead!

    9. Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen

      April 28, 2013 at 8:20 am

      Your banana bread looks so delicious, I love the look of the texture of it - yum!

      Reply
    10. Kate

      April 21, 2013 at 3:09 pm

      Wahoo! Thank you! I can't wait to get baking. Thinking I'll need to try this first.

      Reply
    11. Cami Struiksma

      April 16, 2013 at 2:20 pm

      Looks delicious!!!

      Reply
    12. Staci Z

      April 16, 2013 at 1:48 pm

      I love using yogurt in recipes, it makes things so moist.

      Reply
    13. Alessandra Smith

      April 16, 2013 at 11:01 am

      I love all banana bread! I'm excited to try it with yogurt 🙂

      Reply
    14. Christine Mills

      April 16, 2013 at 10:55 am

      Can't wait to try, it looks good.

      Reply
    15. Ty Gray

      April 16, 2013 at 10:45 am

      Sounds wonderful! Will have to try it.

      Reply
    16. Lindsay @cowboybootsandanapron

      April 16, 2013 at 11:10 am

      I have been looking for a great banana bread recipe! 🙂 can't wait to try it!!

      Reply
    17. Nicole

      April 16, 2013 at 10:04 am

      Love all the ATK recipes!

      Reply
    18. uafnanook2001

      April 16, 2013 at 9:45 am

      I WILL be trying this one! I love banana bread!! 🙂

      Reply
    19. TJ

      April 15, 2013 at 7:51 pm

      Looks yummy! I usually use one that has sour cream in it, definitely going to give this one a try.

      Reply
    20. Lindsay G

      April 15, 2013 at 9:08 am

      This is the best banana bread recipe! We've made it lots of times! So I totally agree with you!

      Reply
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