Moist Banana Bread - Perfect for Overripe Bananas

Don’t throw away those overripe bananas! Instead, transform them into this incredibly moist and delicious banana bread that’s perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.

Why This Banana Bread is Special

• Super moist - Stays fresh for days
• Rich banana flavor - Uses perfectly ripe bananas
• One-bowl method - Minimal cleanup required
• Foolproof recipe - Works every single time

The Secret to Great Banana Bread

The key is using bananas that are very ripe - the more brown spots, the better! Those overripe bananas are sweeter and break down easily, creating incredible moisture and flavor.

What You’ll Need

• 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
• ⅓ cup melted butter
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts

The Easy Method

Step 1: Prep Your Pan Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mash the Bananas In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas with a fork until mostly smooth - a few lumps are fine.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients Stir melted butter into mashed bananas. Add sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture. Add flour and stir until just combined - don’t overmix.

Step 5: Bake to Perfection Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool Completely Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely.

Baker’s Tips

• Use very ripe bananas - The browner, the better
• Don’t overmix - This can make the bread tough
• Test for doneness - Toothpick should come out with just a few moist crumbs
• Cool completely - This makes slicing much easier

Delicious Variations

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread: Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips to the batter

Nutty Banana Bread: Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Cinnamon Banana Bread: Add 1 tsp ground cinnamon with the flour

Healthier Version:

• Replace half the flour with whole wheat flour
• Use Greek yogurt instead of some butter
• Reduce sugar to ½ cup

Storage and Serving

• Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days
• Freeze slices for up to 3 months
• Serve warm with butter for extra indulgence
• Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert

Make It Special

• Cream cheese glaze - Mix powdered sugar with cream cheese
• Streusel topping - Add butter, flour, and sugar crumble
• Banana chips - Top with dried banana chips before baking

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Uses overripe bananas - No food waste!
• Simple ingredients - Probably already in your pantry
• One bowl method - Easy cleanup
• Always moist - Never dry or crumbly

This banana bread recipe has been tested countless times and never fails to deliver a perfectly moist, flavorful loaf. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll make again and again, especially when you have bananas that are past their prime.

Turn those brown bananas into something beautiful!