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Close-up of moist slices of Best Ever Banana Bread studded with walnuts and raisins on a wooden board.

Best Ever Banana Bread (Moist & Easy)

This recipe provides a moist and easy banana bread, perfect for home bakers. It uses common pantry ingredients and simple instructions to create a comforting treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread
  • 3 very ripe bananas medium/large
  • 8 Tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Equipment

  • Bread loaf pan
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Lightly toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Once cooled, chop them coarsely.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
  4. Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until they have a chunky applesauce consistency. Add the mashed bananas and the lightly beaten eggs to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract, chopped walnuts, and raisins.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
  9. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18g

Notes

This banana bread is best enjoyed at room temperature. It stores well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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