The BEST Banana Bread
Wonderfully soft, moist, and packed with sweet banana flavour, this easy homemade banana bread is infused with vanilla and a hint of warm spice. The perfect way to use up ripe bananas!
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 481kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups (375g) plain/all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup (150g) light brown sugar
- 1 cup (240g) Greek-style yogurt
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large ripe bananas mashed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until thick and lighter in colour.
- Add the yogurt, oil, vanilla, 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 the prepared pan 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.
Notes
Bread stays fresh in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 5 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.