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Easy Moist Banana Bread with Nuts and Raisins

A classic homemade banana bread that’s ultra moist, rich with ripe bananas, crunchy nuts, and sweet raisins.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana Bread Batter
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.33 cup milk or yogurt
  • 0.75 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
  • 0.5 cup raisins

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Mix mashed bananas with melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  5. Stir in milk or yogurt.
  6. Fold in dry ingredients gently until just combined.
  7. Fold in nuts and raisins.
  8. Bake 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.