Perfectly Moist Banana Loaf Bread (Not too Sweet)

Ingredients

• 4 small dark speckled bananas or 3 large Costco bananas
• 6 oz package plain or vanilla yogurt (3/4 cup, can sub with sour cream)
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup granulated white cane sugar (150g)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (300g)
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips (optional; see notes)
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon hot water

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat: your oven to 330°F. Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Use some of the butter as “glue” before lining the pan. Melt the remaining butter on the stovetop or in the microwave. Set aside.

2. 2

   Mash: your bananas into small lumps with a fork in a large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Add the wet ingredients: (yogurt, melted butter, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract). Mix well.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients: (sugar, salt, baking soda and flour). Mix until there are no more visible white spots. Add chocolate chips or whatever add-ons you like. Mix until incorporated.

5. 5

   Pour the batter: into your lined loaf pan and bake for about 1 hour and 5 minutes. The loaf should inflate with a slight crack in the middle. To check for doneness, insert a long wooden skewer in the center. If it comes out mostly clean, you’re done. Residual heat will finish cooking it.

6. 6

   Make the glaze: Mix together the honey and hot water in a small bowl. Brush it onto the finished loaf for a beautiful shiny finish.

7. 7

   Finish: Let it cool in the pan for a bit. Cut into thick slices and enjoy.