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5 from 1 vote

Best Banana Bread

Moist, delicious banana bread with a hint of spice and chocolate.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Servings 1 loaf
Author Jen Leigh

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, fat or non-fat
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cardamom, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and granulated and light brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time and mix well, scraping the bowl between and after each addition. Add vanilla extract, banana mash, and Greek yogurt, mixing well after each addition.
  • Gradually add flour to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  • Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
  • Pour batter evenly a well-greased 9-inch loaf pan and bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Let cool in pan on a wire rack before turning out.