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Close-up of a moist slice of Best Ever Banana Bread, showing raisins and walnuts baked inside.

Best Ever Banana Bread (Moist & Easy)

This recipe produces a moist and simple banana bread. It uses standard pantry ingredients and results in a loaf perfect for snacking or breakfast.
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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: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 very ripe bananas medium/large
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 8 Tbsp, 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
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Equipment

  • Bread loaf pan (9.25 long x 5.25 wide x 2.75 deep)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a bread loaf pan (9.25 long x 5.25 wide x 2.75 deep).
  2. Lightly roast walnuts on a skillet, stirring continuously so they do not burn. Coarsely chop the walnuts and let them cool to room temperature.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar.
  4. Mash bananas with a fork until they resemble chunky applesauce. Add the mashed bananas and the 2 eggs to the batter, mixing until they are blended.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add this dry mixture to the batter.
  6. Add the vanilla extract. Mix in the chopped walnuts and raisins. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the banana bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

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

Notes

For a different flavor, you can substitute honey for the granulated sugar.

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