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Ultra Moist Banana Bread Recipe

A deliciously moist banana bread recipe featuring overripe bananas and crunchy walnuts, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
  • 0.5 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Overripe Bananas (mashed)
  • 2 Eggs (room temperature, beaten)
  • 0.25 cup Buttermilk or Milk (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 2 cups Unbleached All Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.75 cup Walnuts (chopped)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add bananas and mash to desired consistency.
  • Stir in eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and salt until combined.
  • Add flour and baking soda, stirring until halfway combined.
  • Fold in walnuts until batter is just combined. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

Notes

For extra moisture, use very ripe bananas and don't overmix the batter.
Keyword banana