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Easy Moist Banana Bread Without Mixer

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A simple, hand-mashed banana bread recipe that yields a moist, tender loaf without the need for a mixer. Perfect for quick baking with pantry staples and minimal equipment.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, peel and add the 3 ripe bananas. Mash them with a wooden spoon or potato masher until mostly smooth with some small lumps remaining (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt to the mashed bananas. Stir gently until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture using a wooden spoon. Stir until just combined; small streaks of flour are okay.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top gently. Tap the pan lightly on the counter to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough bread. Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Keep eggs at room temperature for better mixing and rise. Start checking the bread 5 minutes before the timer to avoid overbaking. Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up.

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