Perfectly Moist Banana Bread

A wildly popular and moist banana bread recipe that's better than store-bought.
1h 15m7Servings
Nutrition
733kcal
11gProtein
89gCarbs
37gFat
Ingredients
Ripe Bananas
4 pieces
White Sugar
you can use less according to desired sweetness
1 cup
Brown Sugar
you can use less according to desired sweetness
1 cup
Eggs
5 pieces
Butter
1 cup
Vanilla Extract
2 teaspoons
Almond Extract
2 teaspoons
All Purpose Flour
1 cup
Almond Flour or Almond Meal
1 cup
Baking Soda
2 teaspoons
Equipment
Loaf Pan
Instructions
1Prepare the Batter
10m
Mash Bananas
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
Add Sugars and Butter
Add the white sugar and brown sugar to the mashed bananas and mix well. Beat in the butter until combined.
Incorporate Eggs and Extracts
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and almond extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and baking soda.
Mix Wet and Dry
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
2Bake the Bread
1h
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare Loaf Pans
Grease two loaf pans.
Divide Batter
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
3Cool and Serve
5m
Cool Bread
Let the banana bread cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve
Slice and enjoy your perfectly moist banana bread.
Tips
Ensure your bananas are very ripe (lots of brown spots) for the best flavor and sweetness.
Do not overmix the batter after adding the dry ingredients, as this can lead to a tough bread.
Baking time may vary depending on your oven; check for doneness with a toothpick.