Our Favorite Banana Bread

Warm, moist, and bursting with rich banana flavor, Our Favorite Banana Bread is the ultimate comfort bake that’s both easy to make and delightfully versatile. This classic recipe combines ripe bananas with a hint of cinnamon, a touch of tangy Greek yogurt, and your choice of optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor. Perfectly balanced with sweetness from both granulated and brown sugar, this loaf bakes to golden perfection in just over an hour. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or sliced the next day, this banana bread makes an irresistible treat for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. With minimal prep time and ingredients you likely already have, it’s the ideal go-to recipe for overripe bananas.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 3 large Ripe bananas
• 113 grams Unsalted butter
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 50 grams Brown sugar
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 60 grams Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 100 grams Optional mix-ins (chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or raisins)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Alternatively, line it with parchment paper for easier removal.

Step 2

Peel the bananas and mash them thoroughly in a bowl using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until fully incorporated.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Gently fold in the Greek yogurt and any optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips using a spatula.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with the spatula.

Step 9

Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely tent with aluminum foil halfway through baking.

Step 10

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1245.6 grams (1245.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3719

Total Fat 177.30g	227%
Saturated Fat 67.00g	335%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 625mg	208%
Sodium 2639mg	115%
Total Carbohydrate 503.30g	183%
Dietary Fiber 25.60g	91%
Total Sugars 254.20g
Protein 65.90g	132%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 335mg	26%
Iron 18mg	100%
Potassium 2470mg	53%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.2%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 52.0%