My Favorite Banana Bread Recipe

Name: My Favorite Banana Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick, melted and slightly cooled); ⅔ cup packed light or dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs (room temperature); ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 ¼ cups mashed bananas (about 5 large); 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; optional add-ins: 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:55min

This easy banana bread recipe has been a go-to and favorite for years. It's buttery, has an incredibly soft crumb, is not too sweet, and stays moist for days. Made with 5 very ripe bananas and a handful of basic kitchen ingredients– this is truly the best banana bread you'll ever have!

Updated at: Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:31:37 GMT