Super Moist Banana Bread

INGREDIENTS:

For the Bread:

3–4 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)

1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar (packed, for extra moisture and depth)

1 large egg (beaten)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

Pinch of salt

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream (optional but highly recommended for extra moisture)

Optional Mix-Ins:

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) . Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Mash the Bananas

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.

Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients

Stir the melted butter into the mashed bananas. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Step 4: Add the Dry Ingredients

Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the wet mixture, then gently stir in the flour. Be careful not to overmix—just stir until the flour disappears. Overmixing can lead to dense bread …