π Moist Banana Bread (2 Loaves)
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed (the browner, the better)
1 cup (200g) sugar (white, brown, or half & half)
Β½ cup (115g) melted butter or oil
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
Β½ tsp salt
1Β½ tsp cinnamon (optional but π₯)
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans
For that shiny top (optional)
1β2 tbsp honey or sugar syrup brushed on after baking
π§ Instructions
Preheat oven to 350Β°F / 175Β°C
Grease or line two loaf pans.
Mash bananas in a big bowl.
Mix wet ingredients
Add sugar, melted butter/oil, eggs, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
Add dry ingredients
Sprinkle in baking soda, salt, cinnamon, then gently fold in flour.
Donβt overmix β a few lumps = tender bread.
Fold in extras (if using).
Bake
Divide batter between pans.
Bake 45β60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Optional shine
Brush tops lightly with honey or simple syrup while warm for that glossy finish like in your photo β¨
π₯ Pro Tips
For extra moist bread: replace 2 tbsp butter with Greek yogurt or sour cream
Want it richer? Add Β½ cup brown sugar instead of white sugar
Let it rest 20β30 min before slicing (hard, I know π
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If you want, I can also give you:
π« chocolate chip version
π« blueberry version
π₯₯ coconut banana bread
π§ banana muffins version
Just tell me your vibe!