Easy Banana Bread Recipe – Delicious & Moist

Contents

• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Tips and Variations
• CHEF’s Tips

Ingredients

For the Batter:

• 3 ripe bananas (preferably Nanica)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (200g) sugar
• 1 and 1/2 cups (195g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan (approximately 20x10cm or 8×4 inches).
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until pureed.
3. Add the oil, eggs, and sugar to the banana puree and mix well.
4. In another bowl, sift the all-purpose flour and baking soda. If desired, add the cinnamon powder.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined; do not overmix.
6. If using, add the chopped walnuts to the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes before unmolding.
10. Serve the banana bread sliced.

Tips and Variations

• For a moister banana bread, add 1/4 cup of plain yogurt to the batter.
• Try adding chocolate chips to the batter for an extra touch of flavor.
• Substitute walnuts with other chopped nuts, such as Brazil nuts or almonds.
• For a gluten-free version, use rice flour or a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
• If the bananas are not very ripe, add a tablespoon of honey or molasses to the batter to increase sweetness.

CHEF’s Tips

To ensure your banana bread turns out perfectly, use very ripe bananas, almost overripe. They are sweeter and easier to mash, resulting in a more flavorful and moist bread. Don’t worry about overmixing the batter; just combine the ingredients until they are incorporated. Overmixing can develop the flour’s gluten, leading to a denser bread. When baking, keep an eye on the time and perform the toothpick test to check if it’s fully cooked. If the banana bread starts to brown too quickly, cover it with aluminum foil to prevent burning. Once done, let it cool completely before slicing to avoid it falling apart. Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of honey to further enhance the flavor.