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Moist & Easy Banana Bread Recipe (Loaf or Muffins!)

Nothing beats a slice of warm, moist banana bread fresh from the oven! This easy banana bread recipe uses yogurt for extra softness and can be baked as a loaf or muffins. What's even better, we’ve included dairy-free and egg-free swaps for those with dietary needs. My 2-year-old daughter helped make the muffins in this video, so it’s a fun, kid-friendly recipe too!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Muffin cook time 25 minutes
Course baking
Cuisine comfort
Servings 12 servings
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • measuring cups & spoons
  • Whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • Loaf Pan or Muffin Tins

Ingredients
  

  • 3 each ripe bananas, mashed we used 2 ripe bananas and 1 ripe sweet plantain
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup yogurt or sour cream
  • 3/4 cup white sugar or brown sugar for richer flavor
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat & Prep – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mash & Mix – Mash the bananas and plantain in a large bowl. Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Fold & Pour – Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture. (Don’t overmix—this keeps it soft!) Pour batter into loaf pan or muffin cups.
  • Bake & Serve –
  • Loaf: cook in oven 40-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Muffins: Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool, slice & enjoy! 😋

Video

Notes

Dairy-Free & Egg-Free Substitutes

  • Butter Swap: Use coconut oil or a neutral plant-based butter.
  • Yogurt Swap: Try plant-based yogurt or unsweetened applesauce.
  • Egg Replacement Options:
    • Flax Egg: 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water (best texture!)
    • Chia Egg: Same as flax egg but with chia seeds.
    • Extra Banana: Replace each egg with 1/4 cup mashed banana (makes it denser & sweeter).

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice or muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
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