This is hands down the BEST Banana Bread recipe passed down from my Grandma! Moist, lightly sweet, and packed with rich banana flavor that works for breakfast, a delicious snack or dessert.<\/em><\/p>\n This has been my favorite banana bread recipe since I was a little girl and I have to give my Grandma ALL the credit.\u00a0She literally makes the BEST and it was always a staple in her home growing up.\u00a0This banana bread is so moist and fluffy, incredibly easy to make and is the perfect way to use up those overripe bananas. This has been one of my most popular recipes and always gets rave reviews.\u00a0Everyone needs a go-to banana bread recipe and I hope this one becomes yours!<\/p>\n This particular recipe makes one standard loaf of bread, but you could also make 3 small loaves (I promise your neighbors will thank you!) or even muffins.\u00a0See below for the different baking times depending on how you choose to make this.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been around Eat Yourself Skinny for a while, you know I always lighten up my recipes by using ingredients like Greek yogurt, less sugar, or whole grains. This banana bread is the exception because it\u2019s my Grandma\u2019s personal banana bread recipe that has been passed down for years! I grew up with this recipe and it\u2019s just TOO good not to share and wanted to keep it exactly as written \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Yes! Plain Greek yogurt is an excellent substitute for sour cream and works beautifully in this recipe. It keeps the bread incredibly moist while adding a little extra protein.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The riper, the better! Look for bananas with lots of brown spots or even mostly black peels. Overripe bananas are sweeter, mash easily, and give the bread its rich banana flavor.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Absolutely! Once the loaf has cooled completely, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil or place it in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months<\/strong>. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Definitely! Fold in about \u00be to 1 cup<\/strong> of semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or pecans before pouring the batter into the loaf pan. You can even use a combination of both.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n This usually happens if the bread is underbaked, the oven temperature is too low, or the batter was overmixed. Be sure to bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n You can reduce the sugar to about \u00be cup<\/strong> without dramatically affecting the texture, although the bread won\u2019t be quite as sweet. Since this is a cherished family recipe, I recommend trying it as written at least once for the classic flavor.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Dry banana bread is usually the result of too much flour or overbaking. For the best results, spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off instead of scooping directly from the bag, and begin checking for doneness around the 55-minute mark.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Yes! In fact, banana bread often tastes even better the next day as the flavors have time to develop. Bake it a day in advance, let it cool completely, and store it tightly wrapped until you\u2019re ready to enjoy it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n Hope you all enjoy this Easy Banana Bread recipe! If you love this as much as we do, please leave a \u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f star rating below and don\u2019t forget to tag me on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny!<\/em><\/p>\n \t <\/p>\n Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n In a stand mixer, or electric mixer, mix together softened butter and sugar until well combined. Then add in eggs and mix well. Next add in vanilla, sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and mashed bananas.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Then, while the mixer is on, slowly add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt and mix slowly until completely combined, scraping the sides and the bottom.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n![\"This](\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/banana-bread-8.jpg\"\/)
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How to Make Banana Bread<\/h2>\n
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