Description
Experience the ultimate comfort of homemade Banana Bread with this easy and moist recipe. Perfectly crafted for busy mornings or afternoon snacks, this delightful treat showcases ripe bananas at their best. With a soft, tender crumb and an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen, every bite is a flavor-packed indulgence. Whether you enjoy it plain or with your favorite toppings, this Banana Bread is versatile enough to suit any occasion—be it breakfast, dessert, or a thoughtful gift.
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 (or brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1/3 cup sour cream (or plain 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 ripe bananas with a potato masher until slightly chunky.
- Mix in sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; tent with foil if browning too fast.
- Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes 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 (80g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg