This moist banana bread is soft, flavorful, and so easy to make in just one bowl—no mixer needed! The perfect way to use up overripe bananas.
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter melted and slightly cooled
- ¼ cup neutral oil vegetable, canola, avocado etc
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs room temp
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed overripe bananas about 2–3 bananas
- ½ cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt room temp
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate bar
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and line a 9x 5 inch loaf pan with parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, oil, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla until fully combined.
- Stir in mashed bananas and sour cream until smooth.
- Add flour, then sprinkle baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon on top of the flour. Use a spatula to gently fold everything together until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Fold in any mix-ins if using (chocolate, nuts, etc.).
- Pour into pan, smooth the top, and bake 55–65 mins or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Use overripe bananas: The riper, the better! You want bananas with lots of brown spots for maximum flavor and sweetness.
- Measuring banana: Mash your bananas first, then measure 1 cup. This ensures the perfect moisture balance.
- Sour cream vs. Greek yogurt: Both work great. Use whichever you have on hand, just make sure it’s full-fat for best texture.
- Add-ins: Feel free to add more or less chocolate and experiment with different types of chocolate. If you prefer a less sweet option, consider using all dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate.
- Storage: Wrap tightly and store at room temp for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week. It also freezes beautifully (slice first for easy grab-and-go!).
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Moist Banana Bread (One Bowl & Easy)
Amount per Serving
Calories
276
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
53
mg
18
%
Sodium
284
mg
12
%
Potassium
131
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
32
g
11
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
16
g
18
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
348
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
43
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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