Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Banana Bread Recipe, designed to deliver moist, tender slices packed with rich banana flavor. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, making it an ideal way to use up overripe bananas. With just a handful of simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a delightful loaf ready to enjoy in no time. Whether you’re hosting brunch or treating yourself to a cozy afternoon snack, this banana bread is sure to impress everyone at the table.
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
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until slightly chunky.
- Mix in the sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and vanilla until combined.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 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 (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg