Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked Banana Bread with this easy-to-follow recipe. This moist and flavorful bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a delightful dessert. With its soft texture and natural sweetness from ripe bananas, it’s a crowd-pleaser that leaves you craving more. Customize it by adding nuts or chocolate chips for an extra touch! Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, this banana bread is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan by greasing it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with some small chunks remaining.
- Stir in sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas until combined.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 15–20 minutes in the pan before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg