Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this easy Banana Bread Recipe. Made with ripe bananas, this loaf is incredibly moist and bursting with flavor, making it the perfect treat for breakfast or an afternoon snack. With a soft, tender crumb and customizable options like nuts or chocolate chips, everyone will be reaching for seconds. Perfectly sweetened and simple to make, this banana bread is a delightful way to utilize overripe bananas. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or toasted with butter, this recipe promises to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 ripe bananas (about 1 ¼ cups mashed)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas and then mix in sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg