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Banana Bread Recipe Easy Homemade Cozy Mom’s Perfect Saturday Morning Treat

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A simple, reliable, and delicious banana bread recipe that delivers a moist, tender crumb with just the right sweetness and a cozy hint of cinnamon. Perfect for weekend brunch or a comforting treat any time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar (can reduce to 1/2 cup or use coconut sugar)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter to the mashed bananas and stir to combine.
  4. Stir in 3/4 cup sugar, 1 beaten large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well blended.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture and stir to incorporate evenly.
  6. Gradually fold in 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, mixing gently to avoid overmixing.
  7. Add 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and mix just until combined.
  8. Fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans if using.
  9. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top gently.
  10. Bake on the middle rack for 60-65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Let the bread cool before slicing to prevent sogginess. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For vegan, replace egg with flaxseed egg and use dairy-free yogurt and butter substitutes.

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