Description
Learn how to make the perfect moist banana bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. Discover the secrets to creating a delicious treat your whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil, softened (113 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract (5 milliliters)
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour (190 grams)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda (5 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt (2.5 grams)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) plain yogurt (120 milliliters)
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped walnuts (optional) (60 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the yogurt until the batter is smooth.
- Stir in the mashed bananas until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Smooth the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Consider using Greek yogurt instead of plain yogurt for added protein.
- Enhance the flavor by adding a teaspoon of cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
- For a sweeter bread, increase the sugar to 1 1/4 cups for a more indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 5g
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