Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delightful Banana Bread Recipe that transforms ripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a sweet treat any time of day, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a soft crumb that will fill your home with a mouthwatering aroma. Whether enjoyed plain or embellished with nuts and chocolate chips, this banana bread is sure to impress your family and friends. In less than an hour, you can savor warm slices that are perfect for toasting or enjoying straight from the oven.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3–4 ripe bananas (about 1 ¼ cups mashed)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 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 bananas until slightly chunky.
- Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and vanilla to the bananas; whisk until combined.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg