Name: The BEST Banana Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 3 cups (375g) plain/all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar; 1 cup (240g) Greek-style yogurt; 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 large ripe bananas (mashed)

The BEST Banana Bread – Incredibly moist and dense banana bread that is infused with vanilla, and packed full of banana flavour. Made with 4 ripe bananas for an extra moist loaf!

Why you’ll love this recipe

I’m sharing with you my new and improved banana bread recipe that you are absolutely going to LOVE!

This banana bread is incredibly moist, dense, and loaded with banana flavour.

Made from 4 large ripe bananas, this recipe produces the most tender and flavourful crumb. More bananas = more moisture and more flavour.

This recipe is a family-favourite for a reason. Enjoy!

Looking for more banana recipes? Check out my Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sticky Toffee Banana Cake, and my Banana Oatmeal Smoothie.

Ingredients you’ll need

Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this bread. You can find my recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list with their amounts.

Plain/all-purpose flour
Baking soda
Salt
Ground cinnamon and nutmeg
Large eggs: You’ll need 2.
Light brown sugar: Using all brown sugar yields a soft and moist loaf.
Greek-style yogurt: Adds extra moisture. Sour cream can also be used.
Vegetable oil
Vanilla extract
Bananas: You’ll need 4 large ripe bananas, mashed.

How to make Banana Bread

To make this bread, simply grab a medium mixing bowl and whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.

In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until thick and lighter in colour.

Add the yogurt, oil, vanilla extract, and bananas, and whisk until combined.

Add the dry ingredients in thirds and fold in until just combined – do not overmix. The mixture will be thick and somewhat lumpy.

Pour the batter into a 9×5-inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper and spread out evenly. Bake for about 50 – 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

The printable recipe card with the full list of ingredients, their measurements, and instructions can be found at the bottom of this post.

NOTE: For best results, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup measurements. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough, and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.

This Banana Bread is:

super quick and easy to make
incredibly moist, and stays moist for days
packed FULL of banana flavour
a firm family-favourite!

How long will this banana bread last? This bread will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze this banana bread? Yes, it also freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

Did You Make This Recipe?

Leave a ⭐️ review! I’d love to see your take on it — snap a photo and tag me on Instagram or Facebook with #simplybakeblog!

@SIMPLYBAKE_BLOG

Try these bread recipes!

Craving more sweet treats? Subscribe to my newsletter to receive recipe updates straight to your inbox. You can also keep up to date on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
Originally Published: February, 2016 | Updated: February, 2024