Description
A comforting and moist eggless banana bread that delivers deep, buttery sweetness with a tender crumb, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (or 1/2 cup neutral oil)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt or buttermilk (or plant-based milk with 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a larger bowl, whisk the melted butter and both sugars until glossy and combined. Then whisk in the mashed bananas, yogurt (or milk), and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until the flour disappears. Avoid overmixing; otherwise, the loaf will become gummy. Fold in nuts or chocolate if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. If you like a sugary crust, sprinkle a little extra brown sugar on top or dot with thin slices of banana.
- Bake for 50–65 minutes, checking at 50 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs but not raw batter. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a richer flavor, brown the butter before adding it to the batter. Ensure you measure wet ingredients carefully for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: banana bread, eggless baking, dessert, healthy snacks, quick bread
