Moist And Easy Banana Bread

This is the best moist and easy banana bread. The quick bread recipe only calls for seven pantry staples and is a favorite.

The one-bowl recipe for homemade banana bread turns out flavorful and delicious every time. You won’t need any other recipe but this one.

A Classic Banana Bread Recipe

Ever had one of those slices of banana bread that you wondered if it was cut off of a brick? And your search for the perfect recipe continued? 

Several years ago, I was searching high and low for a good recipe. A family member was nice enough to share this one, and now I am sharing it with you because it’s the best loaf of banana bread.

The recipe turns out to be a crave-worthy delicious banana bread that is a family favorite.

Ingredients Needed For Banana Bread

Dry Ingredients

• White sugar
• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda
• Salt

Wet Ingredients

• Overripe bananas
• Softened butter
• Egg

Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Watch How To Make Banana Bread

How To Make The Moist Banana Bread Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, mash bananas.
3. Next, add the softened butter and egg and mix well.
4. Add the salt, baking soda, and sugar and mix.
5. Next, add the flour and mix well. Continue mixing until most of the banana lumps are gone.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 40-50 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Start by adding the bananas to a large mixing bowl and mashing them.

Four bananas offer plenty of delicious banana flavor.

I used large bananas for this recipe.

Next, add the softened butter and egg to the mashed bananas and mix with an electric mixer.

Add the salt and baking soda to the bowl and mix well.

Next, add the sugar and mix.

Add the flour to the bowl and mix until combined. Continue to mix until most of the banana lumps are gone.

Pour the banana bread batter into a greased baking dish and bake for 40-50 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.

Let the banana bread cool for a little bit, and it should slide right out.

I like to eat it warm, but it also tastes great cold or toasted with some butter on top. Toasted with butter is my favorite way to eat it.

Optional Ingredients

• Chocolate chips
• Walnuts (banana nut bread is fantastic)!
• Pecans
• Cream cheese frosting

How To Store Banana Bread

After the banana bread cools to room temperature, you can store it in an airtight container or cover with some plastic wrap.

It does not need to be refrigerated; however, it will last a few days longer in the refrigerator.

I let it cool before adding it to a bag or container because if it is still warm, condensation will occur, and it doesn’t taste as well.

Can Banana Bread Be Frozen?

Yes, you can freeze banana bread for up to three months. Just make sure you store it in a freezer bag to keep it from getting frostbite.

You can also freeze individual slices if kept in an airtight container or a freezer bag.

Can I Add Chocolate Chips To Banana Bread?

Yes, you can add half a cup of chocolate chips to the batter and sprinkle a handful on top before baking. Chocolate chip banana bread is delicious!

Do I Need Sour Cream For The Recipe?

No, this recipe is very moist, so the addition of sour cream to the recipe is not needed.

If You Love Banana Recipes, You Will Love These:

• Praline pecan banana cake
• Homemade banana pudding
• Banana brownies with pecans
• Vegan banana chocolate chip cookies
• Zucchini bread from Sally’s Baking Addiction

Moist And Easy Banana Bread

Be sure to get the recipe below for the perfect banana bread. The recipe is so easy with just a few basic ingredients that you most likely already have on hand.

This is our favorite banana bread recipe around here. Enjoy!