Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort of this Banana Bread Recipe, a quick and easy delight that transforms ripe bananas into a moist, tender loaf. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness, this versatile banana bread is an ideal treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether enjoyed plain or adorned with butter, nuts, or chocolate chips, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. With minimal prep time and straightforward steps, you’ll have a homemade favorite in no time.
Ingredients
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- 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 (or a mix of brown 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. Grease an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with some small chunks.
- Mix in sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 15 minutes in the pan before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg