Banana Bread

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar together on medium-high speed until light and creamy, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   With the mixer running on medium speed, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

5. 5

   Beat in the yogurt, vanilla, and mashed bananas until combined.

6. 6

   Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and beat on low speed just until combined. Do not over-mix.

7. 7

   Fold in the nuts/chocolate chips, if using. The batter should be thick.

8. 8

   Pour and spread the batter into the prepared baking pan.

9. 9

   Bake for 60–65 minutes, making sure to loosely cover the pan with aluminum foil halfway through, to prevent the top from getting too brown. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with only a few small moist crumbs.

10. 10

    Cool the bread in the pan set on a cooling rack for 1 hour. Remove the bread from the pan and cool it directly on the rack until ready to slice and serve.