Cozy Zero-Waste Banana Bread Recipe Easy Moist Tender Crumb
A cozy, zero-waste banana bread recipe that transforms overripe bananas into a moist, tender crumb loaf. Easy to make with simple pantry staples and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium-sized overripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ cup (60ml) Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth but slightly chunky. Add brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt or sour cream. Whisk until well combined and glossy.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chopped nuts if desired.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top gently.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes with a toothpick. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, it’s done. Tent with foil if the top browns too fast.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
If bananas are watery, drain excess liquid before mashing to avoid soggy crumb. Let batter rest a few minutes before baking to hydrate flour. Use room temperature eggs and dairy for better texture. Tent loaf with foil if browning too fast. For gluten-free, substitute flour and add xanthan gum. For vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs and butter with coconut oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of l
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
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