The Ultimate Moist Banana Bread Upgrade
This Sweet Potato Banana Bread by Danisha Brown takes classic banana bread and levels it up with rich, naturally sweet mashed sweet potatoes. The result? A loaf that’s extra moist, warmly spiced, and packed with flavor.
Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack, this one gets even better the next day (if it lasts that long).
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
- 1/2 cup melted butter (or brown butter)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar/honey)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line a loaf pan.
2. Mash the Base
- In a large bowl, mash bananas and sweet potato until smooth.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Whisk until combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Bring It Together
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture (do not overmix).
6. Add Extras
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
7. Bake
- Pour into pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool & Serve
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Pro Tips for Extra Moistness
- Use very ripe bananas (lots of brown spots)
- Roast sweet potatoes for deeper flavor
- Don’t overmix the batter
- Let it rest overnight for best texture
- Brown butter adds extra richness
About the Creator
This recipe is by Danisha Brown, the creator behind @ohyeanish. She shares flavorful, comforting recipes with a focus on moist textures and rich, balanced flavors.
Danisha Brown | @ohyeanish